Building Effective Teams and TeamworkPresentor: Sodhan Manandhar

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Before starting out

A Brief Recap.

We are now in a better position to become Self Aware

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Managing stress is still a problem

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We’ve all become better at creatively solving problems

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Communication could use some practice

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We are in a better position to use our power to influence people

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Motivation can be a tricky game

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Conflict is always just around the corner

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Delegation is important

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All of this knowledge is a precursor for effective Team Work

Topics I’ll be covering

• Stages of Team development for High Performance

• Activities involved in each stage of development

• Is it necessary for each team to move along the same development path ?

Stages of Team Development for High Performance

• Forming• Norming• Storming• Performing

Forming

• E.g. The Orientation program at KUSOM• Team members are acquainted• Relationships are formed• Trust is established• Clarity of direction is required from Team

leaders

Questions addressed in the Forming stage

• Who are these people ?• What is expected of me ?• Who is going to lead ?• What is supposed to happen ?

Norming

• Members are made to feel part of the team• Creates cohesion and unity• Roles are differentiated• Expectations are identified• Commitment towards a common vision

Questions addressed in the Norming stage

• What are the norms and values of the team ?• How can I best get along with everyone else ?• How can I show my support to others ?• How can I fit in ?

Storming• Disagreements and the need to manage

conflict• Violation of team norms and expectations• Focus on process improvement• Recognize team achievement• Foster win/win relationships among team

members

Questions addressed in the Storming Stage

• How will we handle dissension?• How can we make decisions amidst

disagreement?• How will we communicate negative

information?• Do I want to maintain my membership in the

team?

Performing

• Need for improvement, innovation and speed.• Capitalize on Core competencies• Sponsor new ideas from team members• Orchestrate their implementation• Foster extraordinary performance

Questions to be addressed in the Performing Stage

• How can we help our members thrive?• How can we foster continuous improvement• and creativity?• How can we build on our core competence?• How can we maintain a high level of energy in

the team?

Is it necessary for each team to move along the same development path?

• NO• Football teams purchase players and put them

straight into “Performing” mode.• Disaster situations where teams need to be

formed quickly and become highly performant instantly.

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