Team building
Destination Leadership
September 20, 2008
Brittany Johnson
Program Objectives
(1 of 2)
• Understand the TEAM concept
• Sharpen communication techniques and
skills
• Learn techniques for building a better
TEAM!
• Reflect on your style and role as a team
leader
Program Objectives
(2 of 2)
• Sharpen your team’s goal setting,
motivation, and output/performance
• Understand your team members and team
dynamics
• Practice, discuss, and problem solve
Definition of Team
Building?
Team Building:
Any exercise or program
that helps a group of INTERDEPENDANT
people
create LONG-TERM behavior change
resulting
in a more efficient or productive culture.
The Leaders Institute
Process of Team Building
The 12 C’s (1 of 2)
1. Set Clear Expectations. Determine/clarify goal(s) of the
organization.
2. Context: Understand the vision, mission and objectives
of the org.
3. Commitment: Do members want to participate?
4. Competence: Do the members have the knowledge, skills
and capability to address issues for which the team
forms?
5. Charter: Has the member taken leadership for their
assigned area?
6. Control: Does the team have enough freedom and
empowerment to feel ownership to the organization?
Process of Team Building
The 12 C’s (2 of 2)
7. Collaboration: Does the team understand team and
group process? Is conflict resolution established?
8. Communication: Are members clear about the priority
of their tasks? Do they communicate clearly and
honestly with one another?
9. Creative Innovation: Is the org. interested in change?
Does the org. value creative thinking and new ideas?
10. Consequences: Do team members feel responsible and
accountable for team achievements?
11. Coordination: Are team members working together
effectively? Is planning occurring with other
departments/organizations?
12. Cultural Change: Does the organization recognize when
change occurs or when change is needed?
The Leaders Institute
Characteristics of a good TEAM
• High level of interdependence among members
• Leaders have good people skills and is committed to team
approach
• Each member is willing to contribute
• A relaxed climate for communication
• Members develop a mutual trust
• The group and individuals are prepared to take risks
• Group is clear about goals and establishes targets
• Member roles are defined
• Members know how to examine errors without personal
attacks
• The group has capacity to create new ideas
• Each member knows s/he can influence the agenda
Good and Bad
experiences with
TEAMS
Goal Setting
Questions??
