People skillsHaving people skills is a key requirement in most organisations today.

You cannot choose your colleagues

The aim of this unit is:Not to make you a ‘perfect’ person but to help you to understand about ‘people skills’ so that you can develop you own skills in this area and also learn some strategies for coping when things go wrong!

What does this unit containTeam tasks

You’ve got to plan and implement a substantial event working as a team

As an individual you’ll have to really understand the workings of a team, how to make it work

You’ve got to lead a group discussion

I’ve got to witness you working as part of a team

Unit details continuedYour review of your teamwork tasks

You’ve got to reflect on what you’ve achieved during the activities

How the team worked together/or notHow you helped the team to plan and at the same time organise your own activities

Evaluate yourself and othersParticipate fully

Team workWhat is a team?

A group of people working towards the same goal

What does ‘teamwork’ mean to you?

It is important to keep good relationships with people you work with and with others.

Some of the skills needed could be:good communicationenthusiasmlistening skillsrespecting otherskeeping an open mindbeing assertive

How do you keep up good relationships?Accept requests courteouslyListening properly and giving

feedbackOffer suggestions and helpRequesting assistance politelySort out any difficulties

professionallyMake constructive criticisms

You’re going to be working as part of a team – What do you think could go wrong?

Top tips for trouble-free teamwork:

Make sure you know what needs to be done and the tasks that you have to do

Know what resources are available to you

Are there any deadlines? You need to find out.

Know the procedure to follow if you have a problem

Remember …Prior

Planning Prevents

Poor Performance

How to plan: can you answer the following questions?

What’s our objective?Where are we going to work?What do I have to do?Why am I doing this?How do I do it?When do I have to do it byWho do I tell when I’ve done

it?

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Reflectionhow did it go?

StrengthsWeaknesses

did you succeed?what could you have done better

The importance of planning and communicating