Advantages of Teams
Groups of people who are interdependent in the tasks they perform, who affect one’s behavior through interaction, and who see themselves as a unique entity.
What is the definition of a team?
Name of the most brief yet most clarifying and direction given stage.
What is the forming stage?
Difficult goals that possess 5 characteristics and produce the highest levels of performance.
What are SMART goals?
The first key aspect of being a team leader. (something you must gain from the members)
What is credibility/trust?
Roles that help the team accomplish its objectives.
What is task facilitating roles?
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What is the ability to work in a team?
In this stage, the major focus of members is to develop the norms of a unified group.
What is the norming stage?
The meaning of the acronym SMART.
What is Specific, Measurable, achievable, realistic, Time-bound?
After a leader gains credibility/trust, the second aspect in leading teams is ___
What is establishing a motivating vision and goals for the team?
“I know it's hard bringing up a problem at work- I wanted to commend you for it and encourage you to keep it up!” is (effective or ineffective) feedback.
What is effective feedback?
A major factor in most people's individual success.
What is team success?
The differentiation of team members roles can lead to conflict in this stage.
What is the storming phase?
A goal that is clear and compelling, unifying, builds team spirit, creates excitement, and connects to a profound passion.
What is an Everest goal?
Two types of goals leaders must identify and promote.
What is SMART goals and Everest goals?
Roles that emphasize interpersonal aspects of the team.
What is relationship-building roles?
It is nearly impossible in life to avoid being a part of a ___.
What is a team?
This stage represents a highly effective and efficient team functioning.
What is the performing stage?
List the attribute(s) of SMART exercised: I want to be able to do 25 push-ups in a row in 2 weeks.
What is Specific, Measurable, Realistic, and Time bound?
It is important for an effective leader to reinforce team commitment during this stage.
What is the storming stage?
Unproductive roles that inhibit the team or its members from achieving what could have been achieved.
What is blocking roles?
The name of the basketball team from an example in the book that created an effective team after 20 years of disappointment in 2007.
What is The Golden State Warriors?
Phenomenon that a tightly bonded team that does not have enough differentiation or challenges to the team's mind-set.
What is groupthink?
____ are positive deviance, inherent value/worth, possess affirmative bias, contribution, and inherently energizing.
What is the 5 characteristics of an Everest goal?
“Steve, I’m not sure this job is the right fit for you, you just aren’t performing at the level I need.” is an example of an (effective or ineffective) leader.
What is an ineffective leader?
“____ is love.” - Dr. Brown
What is feedback?