Team Dynamics

Team DynamicsDr. Cook

February, 2014

Arm Wrestling Rules• 60 second time limit• 1 point for each win by

either opponent• Team with the most points

wins

Team Status• Forming• Storming• Norming• Performing

Gantt Chart• List of all tasks• Dates and expected

elapsed times• Responsibilities• Dependencies

A. Functional Team Structure

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/MyersBriggsTypes.png

360 Evaluation

Team Leaders• Set vision for the project• Negotiate rather than “bark instructions”• Obtain team commitment to accomplish goal• Four keys to effective leadership:• 2-way communication to allow information to flow easily• Strong commitment to the interests of the team members• Predictable behavior, honoring promises and commitments• Respect and recognition for contributions of team members

Team member behaviors• Energy and excitement are needed• Productive contributions count• Build Trust, Avoid Jealousy• Leaders emerge• Avoid union mentality• Waiting to be told what to do

• Avoid slacking off, “not my job”• No “I” in Team – celebrate wins together