Teams – Part 1

Why is building teams so important?  Look what teams in a business environment are & can do:

They:

• Are the collection of the organization’s knowledge, experiences & talents
• Can challenge each other’s thinking
• Can generate a wider range of ideas and innovation than individuals
• Are natural problem solving devices
• Are often more willing to take risks than individuals
• Provide a source of motivation

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL TEAMS

To have a successful team, certain elements must be present. Team Goals – Team goals must be clearly specified. This provides the focus around which team activities are organized. For example, the goals of a team maybe designed to investigate the market potential of a new product. If team goals are not specified and agreed upon by all team members, the team will tend to wander without direction.

• Commitment – All team members must be committed to achieving the goals of the team.
  Defined Roles – To successfully carry out the activities of the team, the role of each team member must be defined. Without clearly defined roles, members will become frustrated because they won’t know what activities they are responsible for.
• Trust – Successful teams are made up of members who trust each other. Lack of trust among team members will shift the member’s focus away from team goals to protecting their individual positions.
  Mutual Respect – For trust to exist among team members, they must have respect for each other. This includes respect for the views and activities of other team members.

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• Communications – Without communications, little teamwork will occur. Good communications among team members is vitally important to successfully implement the elements discussion above.
• Shared Rewards – Team members must be involved in identifying team goals and sharing the rewards of the team. If members do not share in team rewards, they have reduced incentive to contribute at their maximum level of capability.

EMPLOYER ACTION

1. Determine which of the elements are present in your teams.
2. Rate the degree to which they imbedded within your organization.
   ➡ The greater extent to which they are embedded, the greater the likelihood    of successful teams.

HOW TRINITY CAN HELP?

If your organization has a teambuilding/teamwork need, Trinity has various ways it can help you.

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