Effective Teamwork in a WorkplaceBY:DR NNAJI AZUKA NWANDOFOR:PRESTON HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LTD.DATE: 25 T H NOVEMBER, 2016

Outline Introduction Objectives Definition of Terms Aspects of effective team work Summary Conclusion

Introduction

Quotable quotes “There are no problems we can not solve together, and very few that we can solve by ourselves” – President Lyndon Johnson.

“Individuals play the game, but teams win championships”.

“United we stand but divided we fall”.

“People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others and not against them”

Objectives… differences between teamwork and collaboration.

… characteristics of an effective team.

… factors influencing team work and its effectiveness.

… approaches to improve team effectiveness.

… benefits of teamwork.

… apply their knowledge to practical situations

Definition of Terms Team

Team work

Collaboration

What is a team?

Is a group of two or

more persons working

together in sympathetic

resonance to achieve a

set goal

What is teamwork?Team work is when two or

more people work together cohesively, towards a common goal, creating a positive working atmosphere, and supporting each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance.

What is Collaboration? Collaboration is a process that requires relationship

and interaction between professionals regardless of

whether or not they perceive themselves as part of a

team

Differences between Team work and Collaboration

TEAMWORK

Has a defined and same goal

Is itself affected by collaboration

Rarely happens without collaboration

Can be considered a form of collaboration

COLLABORATION

May have different goals in mind

Affects and enhances team work

Can take place whether or not professionals consider themselves to be part of a team

Aspects of Teamwork Pre-requisites for teamwork

Characteristics of teamwork

members

Characteristics of teamwork

Components of team work

Effectiveness of a team

Factors that promote teamwork

Essential skills for teamwork

Benefits of teamwork

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Characteristics of Teamwork members Mutual dependence

Collaborate for deliverables

Benefit from working collaboratively

Share information which may lead to shared decision

Know when team work should be used to optimize results.

Characteristics of effective Team Production of high quality product

Viability (Ability of team members to continue to work

together in the future

Improved well-being and professional growth of members.

Components of Teamwork

Positive Corporate Culture

Give recognition

Positive Feedback

Provide new Opportunities

Effectiveness of a Team What is the task of a team

What are the specific features that distinguish a team

What is the composition of a team (size, age, gender)

What process exist to enhance team work

(communication and co-ordination

Effectiveness of a Team (cont.…) What are the psychosocial traits of a team (norms and cohesion)

What is the organizational context in which team exists (setting, resources, leadership)

What is the social and policy context related to teams (systemic factors

Factors that promote Teamwork Good leadership Clear communication Common goal Defined responsibilities

Conflict resolution Support Remain positive Not gender/age/ race sensitive

Essential Skills for Teamwork Listening Questioning Persuading Respecting

Helping Sharing Participating

Benefits of Teamwork Fosters Creativity and Learning

Blends Complementary Strengths

Builds Trust

Teaches Conflict Resolution Skills

Improves client satisfaction

Promotes a Wider Sense of Ownership

Encourages Healthy Risk-Taking.

Reduces work load

Reduces staff shortages

Reduces stress and burnout amongst

workers

Summary Effective teamwork to enhance productivity can only be achieved when all the levels within the work place work in synchrony.Workers need to understand the processes required for collaboration and share a common understanding of the notions of “team” and “team work.” Organization and management structures must be in place to support teamwork through policy, infrastructure and framework.

ConclusionThe understanding of “team” and practice of “team work” is yet to be a reality in our work places.

If professionals are expected to work in teams, their orientation must prepare them to do so or else they will continue to work in status quo work environments (collaborations rather than teamwork)

Achieving the ?impossible

Sky is the limit

Thanks listening