TEAM BUILDINGWorking Together to Accomplish More

PCC Dr. Dianne J. Pitts, MD32, South Carolina, USA

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so

much.”

Helen Keller

AN EFFECTIVE TEAM

Diverse individuals Different skill sets Shared goal Motivation Celebration

STAGES OF TEAM BUILDING

Forming Storming Norming Performing

FORMING

Get acquainted Communicate views Develop a shared vision Make a task list Schedule a time frame Delegate the workload

STORMING

Express different ideas Dignify differences of opinion Codify operational procedures

(How to Decide on a Unified Plan of Action)

Persevere as a team

NORMING

Identify areas of strength Delegate to the appropriate team

member Assign accountability Evaluate performance Monitor and Adjust

PERFORMING

The highest level for an effective team.

Each member understands his/her role.

Tasks are assigned to a person with appropriate skills.

Follow-up is scheduled for progress.

Recognition or celebrations occurs when the team is successful.

“Teamwork is the fuelthat allows

common peopleto attain

uncommon results.”

Andrew CarnegieIndustrialist and Philanthropist