TEAM BUILDING

TEAM BUILDING : 

TEAM BUILDING

What is team building? : 

What is team building?

The Six-Step Team Building Process : 

The Six-Step Team Building Process LEADER/TRAINER ENVIRONMENT

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“How to create an effective team is a challenge in every organization”

When to do team building? : 

When to do team building?

Signs of team distress : 

Signs of team distress Irritability that diverts attention from work Decreased communication Reduced trust Decreased directness and openness Defensive behavior Protective behavior Blaming others

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Reduced risk-taking Poor decision making Absenteeism Apathy or lack of interest Undermining other’s efforts Complaints about other team members Avoidance of team interaction--meetings

Ground rules for team building : 

Ground rules for team building Speak up. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Speak the language you feel comfortable in. Have openness Be a positive thinker Be resourceful Be yourself Finish it here Keep confidential matter CONFIDENTIAL!

BLOCKS TO TEAMWORKS: : 

BLOCKS TO TEAMWORKS: Silence Shyness Doubt Lack of confidence Fear of rejection Indifference Inferiority complex Superiority complex

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Anxieties Mental blocks Fears Dishonesty Fear of criticism Discrimination Sensitiveness Communication difficulties Pre-set ideas

Team building consultant : 

Team building consultant What is his function in team building?

Things a team building consultant might ask : 

Things a team building consultant might ask What does your organization want to get out of the exercise? What are the needs of the current team? What is the general age of the participants?

What are the reasons for team building? : 

What are the reasons for team building?

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Improves communication Makes the workplace more enjoyable Motivates a team A way of getting to know each other Getting everyone on the same page including goal setting

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Teaches a team self regulation strategies Help participants to learn more about themselves ( strengths and weaknesses) Identifies and utilizes strength of team members Improves team productivity Practices effective collaboration with team members

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Types of Team Building Exercises

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Communication Exercise Goal: Create an activity which highlights the importance of good communication in team performance and/or potential problems with communication

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Problem Solving/Decision Making Exercises Goal: Give team a problem in which the solution is not easily apparent or requires the team to come up with a creative solution

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Planning or Adaptability Exercise Goal: Show the importance of planning before implementing a solution

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Trust Exercise Goal: Create trust between team members

Methods for Team Building : 

Methods for Team Building Simple social activities Group bonding sessions Personal development activities Team development activities Psychological analysis of team roles

Components of Team Building Exercise : 

Components of Team Building Exercise Part 1. INSTRUCTIONS Part 11. ACTIVITY Part 111. DEBRIEFING

Example of a Team Building Exercise : 

Example of a Team Building Exercise Objective: To awaken an understanding and collaborative-helping relationship between superiors and subordinates Group size: This exercise may be administered to groups where both the superiors and followers or subordinates are participants. Time required: Approximately 30 minutes

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Physical Setting: Participants should sit on movable chairs to facilitate the formation of groups. Activities: Participants are asked to read and reflect on the posters. The facilitator asks the participants to analyze the meaning of the poster and see what message it conveys to them. Superiors and subordinates of the same unit group together to discuss how the message gleaned from the poster can be applied to their own groups.

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MY BOSS AND I When I take a long time--- I am slow When my boss takes a long time--- He is thorough When I don’t do it--- I am lazy. When my boss doesn’t do it--- He is too busy When I do something without being told---- I am trying to be smart

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When my boss does the same--- That is initiative When I please my boss--- I am apple-polishing. When my boss pleases his boss--- He’s cooperating When I do good, my boss never remembers. When I do wrong, he never forgets.

Models of Team Behavior : 

Models of Team Behavior

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Forming-Storming-Norming-Performing

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Belbin Team Types

Dr. Meredith Belbin defines Team Role as: : 

Dr. Meredith Belbin defines Team Role as: “A tendency to behave, contribute and interrelate with others in a particular way.”

Characteristics of an Effective Team : 

Characteristics of an Effective Team Clear Purpose Informality Participation

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Listening Civilized disagreement Consensus decisions

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Open communication Clear roles and work assignments Shared leadership

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External Relations Style diversity Self-assessment

Roles of Team Members : 

Roles of Team Members Initiator Contributor Information Seeker Information Giver Opinion Seeker Opinion Giver Elaborators Coordinator Orienter

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9. Evaluation Critic 10. Energizer 11. Recorder

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Kissy The end