Articles to help teams and team members become more productive, and effective and minimize stress and conflict.
Here you will find full length articles on all aspects of team functioning, and the process of building more effective teams.
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When Teams Aren't Important Or Desirable |
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Written by Robert Bacal
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Tuesday, 09 March 2004 |
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On the surface of it, it would appear that effective teams are always good, and that it is always worthwhile to invest in team-building activities. That worries me. So far I have found nothing that works as a panacea for the ills of everything, particularly in the area of organization improvement. We know that teams don't always make the workplace better, in terms of work climate or productivity. The North American effort to transplant Japanese Quality Circles has taught us that at least some team-building efforts can result in chaos and negative outcomes. |
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The Six Deadly Sins of Team-Building |
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Written by Robert Bacal
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Tuesday, 09 March 2004 |
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There is no question that the traditional workplace, with its emphasis on internal competition and individual star performers is undergoing a transformation. Management experts and researchers are suggesting that the successful organization is one characterized by effective teamwork, and leadership rathe than management. Organizations are realizing the importance of developing teams that can work in a coordinated, efficient, and creative manner. |
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About Team-Building-The Manager's Role |
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Written by Robert Bacal
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Tuesday, 09 March 2004 |
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First, Sanborn defines a team as being composed of a highly communicative group of people. Poor communication means no team.
Second, Sanborn suggests that a team must have members with different backgrounds, skills and abilities, so that the team can pool these things to be effective. In other words a team with no diversity in it will be unlikely to work in an innovative fashion. |
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Sharpening The Decision Making Process In Groups - Fighting Groupthink |
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Written by Robert Bacal
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Tuesday, 09 March 2004 |
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If you are leading a group in the decision-making process, make sure that you highlight the importance of looking at the pros and cons of any ideas under consideration. Set the tone by focusing on the issues, and not that people disagree. |
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How To Be A Better Team Contributor |
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Written by Robert Bacal
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Tuesday, 09 March 2004 |
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More and more often, employees are expected to contribute to the performance and success of their work teams. While it sounds great on paper, it isn't all that easy to work in a team, since often team members are different in style, attitude, commitment and work ethic. |
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