Poor communication_________________

Organizations and businesses operate like a_____________

To minimize confusion and ensure progress, teams need ___________

What type of employees are businesses looking for?

You belong to the school’s garden club. There are five members. Every Monday and Wednesday the club meets and works in the garden. The garden grows vegetables that are donated to families and the local food shelter. Often, some members show up late or don’t show up at all. The garden is not producing many vegetables. It appears that instead of working, most of the group tends to socialize. Also, the group can’t agree on what to grow or how to best take care of the garden. It appears that the club is a ship without a captain.

QUESTION - What problem is the team having?

You belong to the school’s garden club. There are five members. Every Monday and Wednesday the club meets and works in the garden. The garden grows vegetables that are donated to families and the local food shelter. Often, some members show up late or don’t show up at all. The garden is not producing many vegetables. It appears that instead of working, most of the group tends to socialize. Also, the group can’t agree on what to grow or how to best take care of the garden. It appears that the club is a ship without a captain.

QUESTION - Why do you think this team is failing?

You belong to the school’s garden club. There are five members. Every Monday and Wednesday the club meets and works in the garden. The garden grows vegetables that are donated to families and the local food shelter. Often, some members show up late or don’t show up at all. The garden is not producing many vegetables. It appears that instead of working, most of the group tends to socialize. Also, the group can’t agree on what to grow or how to best take care of the garden. It appears that the club is a ship without a captain.

QUESTION: What do you recommend that this team does to improve their teamwork and produce more vegetables?

To inspire or influence is ___________

To be dependable or trustworthy

A team needs to have (choose 2)

A positive attitude tends to make people mad and waste time, placing a strain on a team.

You will be more employable if you are able to express your teamwork skills.

It is acceptable not to work hard or do something because someone else is not doing their fair share of work.

A good team player takes responsibility for their mistakes and doesn’t blame others.

Which teamwork trait(s) fit you the best (You may choose more than one)

It is important as a team member to be reliable and dependable.

Choose things you can do at work in order to ensure that you are being a good team player.

Besides having a positive attitude, it is useful to show it by

motivating other workers with

To be a strong job candidate, you should be able to discuss your

Teamwork is social and depends on good

communication between members. Make sure to

actively listen to others.

QUESTION: Because teamwork is social, what does it depend upon?

A strong team is made up of individuals that have a set of key teamwork skills and habits. Some of the key teamwork skills are cooperation, communication, ability to participate and contribute, a willingness to listen, being respectful of other ideas or opinions, and a willingness to help others.

QUESTION: What is a strong team made up of?

What are barriers to effective, successful teams? Select all that apply

To be part of something, to join or to contribute

Teamwork is working effectively with others

Collaboration is _________

Conflict Resolution is ____________

Teamwork can ________ (select all that apply)

Reliability is capable of being relied upon and trustworthy.

______________ Negative emotions such as attitude are infectious and can destroy team chemistry.