Saturday, February 8, 2014

Teams, Teamwork, and Trust

Cross-functional team : A task group staffed with a mix of specialists focused on a common objective
Virtual team: A group of individuals working on tasks from a dispersed location who are electronically linked
What Makes Workplace Teams Effective?
Innovative ideas
Accomplishment of goals
Adaptability to change
High person/team commitment
Being rated highly by upper management
A Model of Team Effectiveness

Trust: A Key to Team Effectiveness

Trust Is:
      A belief in the integrity, character, or ability of others
      The primary responsibility of the manager
      The key to establishing productive interpersonal relationships
      A vehicle for encouraging self-control, reducing the need for direct supervision and expanding managerial control
Trust and Effective Group Interaction

Six Ways to Build Trust


  1. Communication: Keep people informed.
  2. Support: Be an approachable person.
  3. Respect: Delegate important duties and listen.
  4. Fairness: Evaluate fairly and objectively.
  5. Predictability: Be dependable and consistent.
  6. Competence: Be a good role model.

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