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... On these occasions the best solution is often to form a work team. A work team is a group of people collaborating to achieve a common goal and can be utilized to help solve any variety of problems. However, it is of paramount importance that the work team is formed properly, or the risk of forming a team that will be unproductive is extremely high. This paper will evaluate the characteristics of positive team dynamics by analyzing the individual characteristics found in quality team members, discussing the four stages of progression teams follow to achieve goals, and reviewing seven characteristics of an effective team. ... A team member is one of a group of mutual followers. Observation of individuals functioning within teams leads to the following list of characteristics of an effective team member:
Understands and is committed to group goals;
Is friendly, concerned, and interested in others
Acknowledges and confronts conflict openly;
Listens to others with understanding;
Includes others in the decision-making process;
Recognizes and respects individual differences;
Contributes ideas and solutions;
Values the ideas and contributions of others;
Recognizes and rewards team efforts;
Encourages and appreciates comments about team performance. ... This pattern of behaviors is the starting point for the development of effective team building. ... The first three stages of team development must be completed in order to achieve stage four. In each stage there are distinct behaviors, feelings and questions which team members can experience. ... Team members depend on considerate and imitated behavior and look to the team leader for standpoint and guidance. ...
Happy to be selected as being part of the team.
Showing conditional attachment to the team. ...
The team members also have questions and remarks that they expect to be answered by team developers, they are:
“Who are all these people? ... ”
An effective and efficient behavior is expected from the team leader. A leader should answer all the questions the team members have. ... A team will be formed efficiently. ...
Norming
The second stage, Norming, is characterized by cohesion within the team. Team members recognize each other’s positions and benefits and are willing to change their preconceived ideas to achieve common consent. The common feelings that are used in Norming are:
Team members have the ability to communicate without being afraid of retaliation.
Team members accept their membership to the team. ...
Team members are friendlier and they share more revealing feelings with each other. ... ”
In Norming, the team members finally put the fear of failure behind them. ... Positive and negative feedback becomes more accepting within the team. ...
Storming
In stage three, Storming, rivalry, competition and conflict in personal relationships characterize team members. ... The common feelings the team members have are:
Resistance to the task and way things is being planned. ...
Differences in the project hazards for success and promotion.
There is a tremendous amount of competition and jealousy among team members. ... ”
It is natural for team members to question their existence in the team. ... It is natural for team members to be challenged and compete with each other.
Approximate Word count = 2498
Approximate Pages = 10
(250 words per page double spaced)
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