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December 3, 2003
Team Dynamics
The concept of teams is not new in the business industry. ... Some characteristics of successful teams include commitment to a common goals, mutual accountability, a positive team culture, and the development of synergy. ... A team most important asset is commitment.
Committing to a team plays a huge role in the start-up of a successful team. It is a necessity that everyone on the team is committed to each project. "As team members build commitment, trust, and support for one another, it will allow them to develop and accomplish desired results. This commitment, trust, and self-determination by each team member is critical in achieving a sustained high level of performance" (Francis and Young, chap 8, 1979). With out commitment a team will not prosper. Being a team member carries its responsibilities. ... Others are depending on team members to hold up their end. When a team member promises to do something for the team, it is up to that team member to make sure it happens. Teams depend on all members of the team, not just one member. When a team member works by himself, all he needs to do is please himself. There is no I in the word team. ... ” When someone is part of a team, each team member must carry their weight. The word team can be defined as a small number of people with diversified skills that are devoted to a common purpose, goal, vision and method for which they hold themselves equally responsible. Teams must share the same vision and the same goal in order to accomplish what the team was created for. A group becomes a team when all members are sure that they can contribute and build off of the members skills as whole. ... “The uncomfortable truth is your most powerful team member is your least-invested member. As his lack of commitment establishes a low base line to which other team members may fall. ... 6) When a member is tired or discourage the others on the team can and should persuade that person to continue. Never give up on a team member when he is feeling down. It is anyone on the team responsibility to say positive things, make suggestions, or try to see what is alienated the team member. If everyone on a team would remember and stick to what Adams, J (1988 pg. ... 117) it would make the organization of the team superb. This is what team commitment is comprised of.
Mutual Accountability is the glue that holds an effective team together; without this a team cannot be successful. Responsibility and accountability play important roles in order for the team to be successful. Each member of the team has a responsibility to each other as they have come together as an extended family of sorts with a diverse mix of culture, gender, race and professions. Responsibility and accountability go hand in hand and each member of the team has to have these two elements in the front of their mind when attending meetings, taking on tasks, reporting on those tasks and supporting each other and participation. If an assignment is given and it appears to be giving one member of the team difficulty he/she should let the other members be aware of the problem and ask for assistance. This shows that you are not afraid to let the team be aware that you need help. Being on time, expressing opinions, giving constructive criticism, feedback shows the responsibility of the team member. ... Success will enable a team to complete assignments on time, brainstorm, and come up with constructive ideas and solutions that will benefit the team. Successful team members know each other and work well together in task preparation. ... Success also gives each member of the team a feeling of self worth when a project or task is presented and is successful. Another aspect of success is the quality of the work, effort placed in the assignment and time utilized by each team member used to complete a project or assignment. In conclusion, the elements of responsibility, accountability and success are the qualities of a successful team. Each team should work on these qualities in the beginning to be the basis for their charter and go forward to win.
As we discussed earlier there are many characteristics of a team that a company or organization must understand when building a successful team. Along with commitment to the team and mutual accountability is team culture. Team culture involves a number of aspects such as, collaboration, cooperation compromise and trust to name a few. The team culture is one of the most important parts of the team and must be developed. ... In an article, teams: Culture and Success, Tompkins identified six characteristics of a successful team:
1. The team should understand and direct its efforts toward the direction that the organization is headed. ... Team member must trust each other
3. Team members must be able to communicate effectively
4. Team members must view the diversity of the team as an asset
5. Team members must be willing to think beyond parameters and take risks
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Approximate Word count = 4236
Approximate Pages = 16.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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