BUILDING A STRONG TEAMA STRONG TEAM, A STRONGER PROGRAM

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Experiences with Teamwork

Bank team (6 months)

Youth group leadership team (6 years)

Gossip Passive aggression Autonomy Poor communication

Conflict resolution Discussion Trust Positive relationships

Building A Strong Team

1. What does a strong team look like?

2. Why is it important to build a strong team?

3. How do you build a strong team?

What does a strong team look like?

Interdependent Driven Personally connected

Why is it important?

Unique challenges Students Site Staff

Weak teams are ineffective Weak teams are less enjoyable

Why is it important?

Unique challenges Students Site Staff

Less effective Less enjoyable

How do you build a strong team? Vision

Program and individual Regular meetings Monroe’s math skills

IDEA TO TAKE AWAY:Make a personal list of the

strengths of your staff

IDEA TO TAKE AWAY:Have a short monthly

meeting

How do you build a strong team? Vision Appreciate strengths and recognize

effort E-mail encouragement

IDEA TO TAKE AWAY:Write a note to self – who

can you e-mail or encourage this week?

How do you build a strong team? Vision Appreciate strengths and recognize

effort Equip your team

Educate staff on academic needs of your students Reading level list

How do you build a strong team? Vision Appreciate strengths and recognize

effort Equip your team

Educate staff on academic needs of your students

Prepare staff with methods for handling behavior CPI training Daily debriefing

How do you build a strong team? Vision Appreciate strengths and recognize

effort Equip your team

Educate staff on academic needs of your students

Prepare staff with methods for handling behavior CPI training Daily debriefing

IDEA TO TAKE AWAY:Take 5-10 minutes after

program for staff to share daily highs and lows

IDEA TO TAKE AWAY:Have a physical outlet

prepared for hyper students (sharpen pencils,

sorting, help gather supplies)

How do you build a strong team? Vision Appreciate strengths and recognize

effort Equip your team Make time to have fun together

Social committeeIDEA TO TAKE AWAY:

Appoint a social committee to plan staff get-togethers

Conclusions

Results of strengthening your team: Enthusiasm to engage students Improved activities Enhanced skills in handling behavior

issues