BCIT ORGB 2110 Introductory Lab on TEAMS

...60% of teams fail.	Let's start with an examination of what a team is... Team: common vision and purpose that members help develop members who feel responsible for the team's work senses the value added by the team to the wider organization strives for improvements is future- oriented develops sound internal relationships displays interdependence and trust encourages open and honest communication develops a common understanding of individual roles respects diversity of team members allocates leadership roles to maximize benefits.
The essence of a team is shared commitment... a team strives for something greater than its members could achieve individually	The essence of a team is shared commitment. Without shared commitment, groups perform as individuals. Good teams invest considerable time shaping a purpose and translating that purpose into specific performance goals. Team members also become accountable to their teammates. The fundamental distinction between teams and other forms of working groups turns on performance. A team strives for something greater than its members could achieve individually.
Team… ...people with complementary skills, committed to a common purpose and approach, who work together effectively and hold themselves mutually accountable	Team Building: GOALS Goals, Purpose, and Mission ROLES Roles and Responsibilities Relationships Leadership Skills PROCESS Communication Problem-Solving and Planning Methods Conflict: How will the team manage disagreements and conflicts? EVALUATION Progress and Results Measurement Rewards Motivation Celebrations
.	SELECTING TEAM MEMBERS:
.	technical skills team skills availability goals
.	MEETING LOGISTICS:
.	how often equipment & supplies where when
.	TEAM CHARTER:
…explicit understanding of shared values, and team processes	purpose clients ground rules constraints schedule
.	Team Purpose: short statement of focus defines scope of team’s work accounts for available time and resources inspires
.	Team Purpose example... To write a report containing recommendations for implementing a training program to train office support personnel in the use of MSAccess in 16 hours.
.	Team ground rules: accountability for commitments attendance communication guidelines completion of assignments conflict management processes decision-making processes interpersonal behavior leadership meetings (agenda, minutes, breaks) participation rewards roles and responsibilities
.	Do NOT schedule a meeting... if... purpose not defined issue doesn’t affect team alternatives are available (phone, e-mail, etc.)