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JENNIFER VALERY, ALEXANDER SCOTT, AND MONIQUE LOPEZ
COMM/516
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
RICH MERLO
COLLABORATION AND TEAM DYNAMICS
SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION AND TEAM DYNAMICS: TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED
• Collaborative skills equal success in the workforce
• Teamwork promotes creativity and diversity
• Learning to appreciate diversity and solving conflict
• Work quality increases and more is accomplished in a group
STRATEGIES FOR USING CONFLICT RESOLUTION AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING
Conflict is usually thought of as negative
Keep a positive mindset
Use every challenge as a learning opportunity
STRATEGIES FOR USING CONFLICT RESOLUTION AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING (CONTINUED)
Here are some ways to learn from conflict resolution:
• View conflict as positive
• Expect conflict to happen
• Learn the five strategies for conflict management found in the learning team tool kit
• Communicate your feelings and expectations regarding the conflict
• Actively listen to other team members concerns
LEARNING STYLES TO STRENGTHEN THE TEAM DYNAMIC
Div
ersi
ty Recognizing the diverse
learning styles
Op
po
rtu
nit
y Use uniqueness as opportunities to learn from
others
Stre
ngt
hen
Their strength can be your
weakness
LEARNING STYLES TO STRENGTHEN THE TEAM DYNAMIC (CONTINUED)
The purpose of team learning is to grow as a team and individually.
The Team Learning Tool Kit says, “learning styles should not be allowed to become straightjackets”.
We all need to learn to function outside of our comfort zones.
CRUCIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING TEAM
• It takes two to communicate
• Learning requires communication
• Teamwork requires communication
• Learning as a group can improve understanding
• Teammates are resources
Effective Communication Promotes Effective Learning
CRUCIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING TEAM
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
• Acknowledge the opposing opinion as valid, especially when you disagree
• Hear everyone and make them feel heard
• Accept a compromise
REMEMBER TO SPEAK
• Just listening is not communication
• Don’t ever be afraid to disagree
• You are a valuable resource
USING THE LEARNING TEAM CHARTER
• Define your expectations.
A CONTRACT FOR FAIR WORK
• What are some common sources of confusion? How might you avoid them?
ANSWER QUESTIONS BEFORE THEY BECOME PROBLEMS
• Know who, what, and when. How doesn’t hurt either.
RECORD THE PLAN
• Ask questions. Find out when and how you can get together.
KNOW YOUR TEAM
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEAM
• How do you define “fair work”?
• Where have you seen this before?
• How would you explain your teammate’s idea?
• What do my teammate’s think?
SOME TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION
EFFECTIVE COMPONENTS NECESSARY FOR TEAM SUCCESS
• Team members must feel like they can work towards completing the team goal while accomplishing personal goals. Team members are willing to work toward a goal if their personal needs have been met (Bateman & Snell, 2003).
Individual and Team Goals
• “refers to how attractive the team is to its members, how motivated members are to remain in the team, and the degree to which team members influence one another” (Bateman & Snell, 2003, pp. 424-449).
Cohesiveness
• When goals are accomplished, team members are more likely to feel motivated by their team’s success.
Success and Motivation
HOW DO TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SUCCESSES DIFFER?
INDIVIDUAL TEAM
Goals Successful and quality team performance
Cohesiveness amongst team members
Motivation to succeed
Goals Personal development and success
Equal contribution to teamwork
Accomplishment and reward
HOW DOES COHESIVENESS CREATE A SUCCESSFUL TEAM?
Cohesiveness:
“refers to how attractive the team is to its members, how motivated members are to remain in the team, and the degree to which team members influence one another” (Bateman & Snell, 2003, pp. 424-449).
When teams get along, the harmonious environment promotes productivity.
When teammates communicate well and recognize diversity within groups, they are more willing to learn from one another and continue to produce quality work.
It is also possible for cohesive teams to use their bond to help leaders keep everyone on track. They begin to feel accountable for the entire group’s success.
IS TRUST AS IMPORTANT AS MOTIVATION TO SUCCEED?
-teammates trust one another to complete their shares of the
assignment.
-leaders trust that team members will stay on task and ask for help and
notify them of any complications.
-team members trust leaders to keep projects organized and other
members motivated to stay on task.
-the team is built on the confidence in individual and group productivity,
remaining motivated, and succeeding in completion of tasks.
Success
REFERENCES
• Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. (2003). Management: The New Competitive Landscape (6th ed.). : The McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
• University of Phoenix. (2004). Learning Team Toolkit. Available on the University of Phoenix student/faculty website: http://ecampus.phoenix.edu (11/09/14)
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