Techniques For High Performance
August 18, 2009 Workshop
By DDI – Development Dimensions International
http://www.ddiworld.com/
The Value of Teamwork
Working Together > Working Alone
Stages of Team Development
1. Getting Started – Getting to know members, learning about skills and expectations. Defining goals, tasks and roles.
2. Going in Circles – Not able to meet goals, not working together, blaming each other, not working towards getting tasks done.
3. Getting on Course – Progressing towards goals, moving forward with ideas, constructive feedback, setting ground rules.
4. Full Speed Ahead – Progressing with speed and efficiency, working together, utilizing feedback, finding ways to improve.
Team Success Factors
- Purpose - Something to strive for. Gives team members direction (confidence in decision making and knowledge of what is important) and identity (team’s needs ahead of own needs, single voice).
- Process - How to get things done. Identify problems, develop solutions, analyze data, reach agreement. Planning and organization. Problem solving. Setting ground rules.
- Communication – An exchange of ideas and feelings based on respect. Honest and sincere. Encouragement, cooperation, conflict resolution. Keeping everyone in the loop.
- Involvement – Encouragement of participation and contribution. Benefit from skills of all members.
- Commitment – Giving 100%. Member goals meet team goals so personal commitment supports team effort. Sense of ownership and identity.
- Trust - Ability to rely on others. Allows risk taking, trying new ideas and taking initiative.
