Real teamwork happens

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Real teamwork happens as the result of
a deliberate and well thought-out plan,
executed by committed team members with a
clear vision, specific goals, and a definite
strategy for working together.
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Sometimes you need to go slow to go fast.
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problem

• confusion about team purpose or member
  responsibilities
• tasks are not completed satisfactorily or on time
• feeling that workload is not distributed equally
  or fairly
• shifts in goals, priorities, schedules

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solution

• clarify agree on
• team purpose
• expected results standards
• individual roles responsibilities
• work procedures resources
• best ways to collaborate
• potential pitfalls

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purpose

• explain teams purpose
• establish collaborative spirit
• focus on team, not individuals
• listen to diverse opinions
• visualize success
• write down purpose statement

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outcomes

• describe results standards
• what are we aiming for?
• specific and measurable outputs
• include cooperative teamwork

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roles

• agree on roles responsibilities
• who will do what? (be specific!)
• dont assume
• seek opportunities to dovetail
• get commitment
• revisit frequently

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resources

• identify procedures resources
• list areas of need
• generate ideas on how to deal with each

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resources

• identify procedures resources
• how will decisions be made?
• how to coordinate schedules?
• how to prioritize duties tasks?
• what do to when we need help?
• how to communicate?
• how to get the tools we need?
• how to avoid surprises?

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collaborate

• figure out ways to collaborate support one
  another
• a new way to work
• create collaboration expectation
• predict potential problem areas
• lead by example

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pitfalls

• what are they
• how do we overcome?

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conflict

• resolving team conflicts
• let people involved know how problem impacts team
• set up joint problem-solving approach
• present each viewpoint objectively
• agree on problem to be solved
• generate possible solutions
• commit to action (what each will do)
• summarize and set follow-up date

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remember

• act promptly
• be direct and specific
• stay objective
• connect to team purpose, results
• involve the whole team
• focus on the issue (not the person)

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remember

• maintain self-confidence self-esteem of others
• maintain constructive relationships with peers,
  employees, employer
• take initiative to make things better
• lead by example

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good luck!
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