The Monster Inside Library School Student Teams. 2 Topics Introduction Why Teams Teamwork Defined Barriers to Success Slaying the Monster

The Monster Inside Library School Student Teams

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Topics

Introduction Why Teams Teamwork Defined Barriers to Success Slaying the Monster Wrap Up

Introduction

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Student Online Class Fears

A. TeamworkB. Time

C. Technology

D. Material

E. Work load

F. Isolation

G. Confidence

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Student Teamwork Fears

A. Others won’t contribute.

B. I have nothing to offer.

C. I will get it wrong.

D. Others will take over.

Issue: Lack control

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Underlying Causes

Most students lack

Skills

Enthusiasm

Trust for teamwork!

Why Teams?

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Benefits of SLIS Teams

SLIS: practical projects Real world

– Collaboration– Cross functional– Global – Cost effective

Teamwork Defined

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Types of Teamwork

1. Solve problem Present consensus

2. Set policies Work Independently

3. Build product Evaluate

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Individual Classes

Instructors in each class will set teamwork requirements and needed assessment procedures depending on the requirements and goals of various assignments.

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Teamwork is NOT

Saying: Let’s split up the assignment and get back together right before it’s due.

Thinking: Since some people always do more, I’ll kick back and see what happens.

Saying: I have a busy semester so whatever people want to do is fine by me.

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Teamwork IS

Attitude– Participation– Collaboration– Team Goals (not egos)

Planning– Communication– Process

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THE Difference

Success versus Chaos!

Results are greater

than the sum of the parts

Barriers to Success

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Disastrous Behavior

Silent Absent Controlling Stubborn

Slaying the Monster!

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Successful Strategies

Learn about teammates’ skills– Set team guidelines

Discuss assignments– Set up a process– Mentor: Leave no teammate behind!

Collaborate– Brainstorm – Build consensus

Use tools wisely

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Participation is THE Key

Teamwork is not always easy and takes practice.

Teamwork is constantly changing because each team or team task is different.

Teamwork becomes easier and confidence increases with practice.

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Remember

Teamwork success is determined by– Attitude– Planning

Teamwork is an opportunity

to practice leadership and mentoring

in a safe environment.

Wrap Up

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Dr. Phil on Relationships

“People are either Contributors

or they are Destroyers.” (Heard on TV show, summer 2005)

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Responsibilities

To the Team– Always show up.– Always do the job.– Always prepare for meetings.

To Teammates– Always communicate with each other.– Always respect each other.– Always support each other.

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Questions

Check with instructors for specific teamwork practices in each class.

Good Luck!

Enid Irwin

SLIS 202 Lecturer

Project Manager, KidsClick!