Team-Work: Online &

effectiveGuide to working with intelligent individuals.

Capitalizing on diverse viewpoints.

Jabari

CodyTracy FranchinaAaron Mendez

David

Peterson

Ty Heilman

★ Analyze the strengths, backgrounds, and talent of each member of your work team

★ List all your goals for the work project

★ Match your team members to each goal

★ Set an initial project meeting to assign roles to your work team

GOALS & VISIONWhen you have certain

goals you want to achieve, set them with a deadline in mind to help you stay motivated and remain

committed. Set a deadline for yourself that is

realistic.

PLAN AHEAD OF TIME | START WITH SMALL TASKS | GET HELP WHEN NECESSARY

CommunicateEfficiently

Regardless of the changes in technology, the market for well-crafted messages will always have an audience.

(Burnett, 1999)

INTERESTING AND WELL THOUGHT OUT COMMUNICATION IS KEY

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“Based on organizational learning theory (Argyris & Scho¨n, 1978; Edmondson, 1999),

we propose that asking questions and giving or seeking feedback when a goal is experienced as

being unclear, or when communication is experienced as being off topic, may help the TMG

to become more focused during the discussion, and, subsequently, to increase team effectiveness. However, we suggest that the effect of speaking up will be moderated by the degree of goal clarity or

focused communication.”(Fuglesang, 2010).

IMPORTANCEOF INCLUSION

“A team with strong behavioral integration has strong unity of effort. The members share information and resources, work collaboratively on projects and

tasks, and make decisions together.”

(Holahan, P., Mayer, Roger C., Mooney, A., Paul, L. F., 2008)

Recognize the power of Confidence: Always involve yourself in discussions

Trust your team: Let your partnerships breath

Diversity Is Key: You cannot buy momentum

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Respecting Opinions

“The premise for linking emotional intelligence to team performance is that high emotional

intelligence enables team members to manage and be aware of their own emotions and the

emotions of other team members. Emotional awareness and emotional management abilities

have important consequences for team performance, as these abilities help maintain effective

and appropriate relationships with fellow workers.”

(Jordan, P. J., & Troth, A. C., 2002)

CONFLICT

RESOLUTION

Question:Team members individually

Open Mind:Do not take sides, especiallywhen tempted

Listen:Ask open ended questions. Avoid interrupting team members as they speak

Team Meetings:Give the team an opportunity to

speak their part when everybody is listening

Interpret:Provide your take on the conflict to the team,

this will be the starting point for discussion.

Open the Table:Consider every point of interest your team

provides.

BrainstormSolutions:

Write down every idea.

Decide:Choose four solutions, as the

group which to implement first.

Face-to-Face TEAMWORK

Emotional Intelligence 

NounSkill in perceiving,

understanding, and managing emotions

and feelings. Abbreviation:  EI

Body Language Noun

Nonverbal, usually unconscious,

communication through the use of postures, gestures, facial expressions,

and the like.

VirtualChallenges

Be Prepared:

Delayed response time

Concealed misunderstandings

If not result-driven, members may become under-appreciated

Time zone differences; consider setting universal timecode

which nobody resides

REFERENCES:Bang, H., Fuglesang, S. L., Ovesen, M. R. & Eilersten, D. E. (2010). Effectiveness in top

management group meetings: The role of goal clarity, focused communication, and

learning behavior. Scandinavian Journal of Psycology, 51, 253-261.

(Argyris, C. & Sch ön, D.A. (1978). Organizational learning: A theory of action

perspective. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.)

Burnett, S. (1999, June 21). Wizards of the Web Partners blend talents to create new Internet

uses. (B. Meyers, Interviewer) Chicago Sun Times.

Holahan, P., Mayer, Roger C., Mooney, A., Paul, L. F. (2008). Current issues in

technology management: Do debates get more heated in cyberspace? Team

conflict in the virtual environment. HSATM. Volume 12, Issue 2.

Jordan, P. J., & Troth, A. C. (2002). Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution:

Implications for human resource development. Advances in developing human

resources, 4(1), 62-79.

REFERENCES FOR IMAGES:Introduction:

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Defining Roles:http://www.freegreatpicture.com/business-class-people/hd-business-people-28456

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Respecting Opinions:http://www.napier.ac.uk/fhlss/NMSC/compassionatecare/PublishingImages/cutouts.jpg

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Face-to-Face Teamwork:http://www.followtheleader.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/teamwork.jpg

Virtual Challenges:http://cdn.briansolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/virtualworld.jpg