Teamwork

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What is a team?

The Chambers dictionary defines a team as:

‘A set of persons who have joined forces

with others, working in combination to

make a cooperative effort.’

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What is a team?

‘A group of people who have a common commitment to a mutually agreed goal for

which it holds itself responsible.’

How does this relate to us?

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Why bother with teams

• Teams are biblical

• Teams are productive

• Teams are creative

• Teams build character

• Teams produce new leaders

• Teams give a sense of belonging

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Biblical basis for teamwork

•Exodus 17:11,12

•Nehemiah 3–5

•Romans 12:4,5

•1 Corinthians 3:5–9

•Ephesians 4:11–13

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‘Your attitudes are far more fundamental to your success in team building than any

skills or techniques.’

John Adair

So what attitude do you need to have to make this team effective?

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‘Example is not the main thing in influencing others… it is the only thing’

Albert Schweitzer

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Why is this team unlikely to succeed?

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What are we trying to do on a team?

•Serve God

•Achieve the task

•Build and maintain the team

•Develop the individual

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What makes a good team?

•Working to one purpose• Involvement of everyone•Good communication•Trust•Training•Commitment of whole team

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What makes a good team player?

Someone who:

• Has a good attitude

• Is committed to the team

• Puts the needs of the team and children before their own needs

• Supports and encourages the team

• Works hard

Working with different age groups

Leading a small group

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Reasons for working in small groups

•Allows deeper friendships to develop

•More efficient use of time and resources

•Children can be more open and honest

•Everyone can be involved

•Children are prepared to take more

risks in what they say

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Reasons for working in small groups

•Everyone feels more valued

•Quieter children are encouraged to take part

• Issues can be explored in more depth

•There can be a higher level of trust

•Good listening skills

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Skills involved in leading small groups

•Understanding of what the group is meant to be doing

•Encouraging to keep people enthused and involved

•Listening to help the group feel valued

•Asking especially ‘open’ questions

•Organising having materials ready; giving instructions

•Timing getting though the material; finishing on time