The Power of Teamwork
As the saying goes, "One monk carried water to drink, two monks carried water to drink, and three monks had no water to drink. One ant came to move the rice, and he couldn't afford to move it. Two ants came to move the rice. Shaking, the three ants came to move the rice and gently lifted into the hole. These two statements above have very different results. The '' three monks'' are a group, but they have no water to drink because they push each other and do not talk about cooperation; the reason why ''three ants came to move the rice can be lifted gently into hole'' is the result of unity and The Power of Teamwork.
The team not only emphasis the individual work results, but also the overall performance of the team. The team can not only get collective results, but also the collective contribution of team discussions, decision making and information sharing. In a team, we can only be intimate and close to each other and achieve a win-win solution for both the team and individual. For the team, friendly relations and collaboration between team members are essential. weather you are powerful, hardworking, lively or peaceful, you can rely on your own personally charm to win the support of your teammates.
Team work can often inspire the incredible potential of the group, and the results can often exceed the sum of individual performance. If a group is broken up, people's hearts are floating, and even a ''nest fight'' is going to happen. In fact, the importance of team spirit lies in the manifestation of individual and group strength. The creek can only show broken waves, and the river and the sea can excite the stormy waves. The relationship between the individual and the team is like a creek and the sea. Everyone must integrate himself into the collective order to give fully play to his role. The core of team spirit is collaboration. Therefore, team spirit is an indispensable essence for any enterprise, otherwise it will be like a piece of sand. One arrow is easy to break, ten arrows are difficult to break. This is the intuitive expression of the importance of team spirit and the importance of team spirit.
There are two approaches to achieving effective performance.
The Individual Approach
This approach is based on the view that work should be properly organised, and employees should be appointed to carry out specific job functions. If each individual performs his job effectively, the entire work group will perform effectively. The effectiveness of the work group is the total sum of the effectiveness of each group member.
The Team Approach
This approach is based on the view that a work group will be more effective if its members work together as a team. Effectiveness comes from the ways in which the group members work with each other, as well as from the way that individuals perform their own job. A task of management should therefore be to develop an effective team, not just effective individuals.
A useful way of comparing these two approaches might be to think about a football team or any other type of sports team. The effectiveness of the team depends to a large extent on the individual talents and skills of the team members, and their ability to perform the function for which they are in the team, such as goalkeeper or goal scorer. However, the team will not be successful unless its members can also play well together.
There are two approaches to achieving effective performance.
The Individual Approach
This approach is based on the view that work should be properly organised, and employees should be appointed to carry out specific job functions. If each individual performs his job effectively, the entire work group will perform effectively. The effectiveness of the work group is the total sum of the effectiveness of each group member.
The Team Approach
This approach is based on the view that a work group will be more effective if its members work together as a team. Effectiveness comes from the ways in which the group members work with each other, as well as from the way that individuals perform their own job. A task of management should therefore be to develop an effective team, not just effective individuals.
A useful way of comparing these two approaches might be to think about a football team or any other type of sports team. The effectiveness of the team depends to a large extent on the individual talents and skills of the team members, and their ability to perform the function for which they are in the team, such as goalkeeper or goal scorer. However, the team will not be successful unless its members can also play well together.
- When team members do not work together well, the effectiveness of the teams as a whole is less than the effectiveness of each team member taken individually.
- When team members work well together, the collective effectiveness of the team as a whole can be much greater than the effectiveness of each team member taken individually.
The effectiveness of individuals is important. However, the effectiveness of teams could be even more important.
There are two types of work group:
Group Cohesion
Group cohesion means that the strength of individual's bond uniting the team. Strong cohesion between team members indicate that team is strong and will continue to exist. Conversely, less cohesion between members is a sign of weakness. Effective team members have a strong cohesion that's why effective team complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. But it is difficult for large groups to maintain a strong cohesion due to large number of members in the team.That's why group cohesion in small groups are stronger than cohesion in large groups.
Sub Division of Work
The successful team is one who divide their tasks into smaller parts and employee these tasks to members who are specialist in performing in this specific task. From this tactic the burden of work is divided between all the members in a team. Individuals are motivated to work because they are given a very reasonable amount of work to perform. Each member perform their duty effectively and best of their ability. This is a Power of Team Work that the task is divided between team members and they perform their duty very well.
Free from Conflicts
There is no doubt, that conflicts are inevitable but you can avoid them as much as you can. The effective team members avoid conflicts as much as they can. Even though conflicts are inevitable, but effective team members use their conflicts as a positive thing and they can easily resolve their conflicts. In effective team the conflicts play a role of motivator, effective team members would love to resolve conflicts. It brings emotions in the open and therefore result in release of internal hostile feelings. By conflicts team member's interest and creativity is stimulated, and it generates an environment where employees can test their capabilities. In effective team, members generally use accommodating style to resolve their conflicts. It is appropriate when the issues are more important to the other party, when peace is more valuable than 'wining' or when a favour is owed. However, the approach is unlikely to consistently deliver the most favourable outcomes.
There are two types of work group:
- Informal Work Group
An informal work group is a group of employees that does not have a formal or an official identity. It is a group of individuals who get on well with each other and interact socially. An informal work group comes together through the social interaction of its members. It is not organised by management and does not have a specific objective or task. Informal work groups might not take any decisions that affect their work. However, if they do, the group members will reach a collective agreement. - Formal Work Group
Formal work groups are created in order to organise work. The employer establishes work groups to perform specific roles and functions. Each group have a number of jobs to be performed, and employees are appointed to fill the job vacancies. When one employee leaves his job, another person is appointed in his place, and the formal work group continues unchanged. Membership of a formal work group is permanent. Employees continue to work in group until they leave their job or until they moved to other work by the employer.
Successful Work Team
An effective team is one that is successful at achieving its goals or objectives. Teams that are only partially successful are likely to be ineffective in some ways. A successful work team has several characteristics. Some of the characteristics of a successful team apply to effective work groups in general. Here are some characteristics of Successful team.
Clear Purpose
A successful team has a clear purpose. All the members have clear purpose and understanding of their task and job they are doing. A team without a clear purpose of their task and duty don't will not succeed in their tasks. It makes it easier to achieve objectives. If they are clear about their purpose than each person achieve more of their own objectives. It is important to consider that having clear purpose is the best incentive for the team to work together, harmoniously and decisively. So, a team should have a clear purpose so that, their is no ambiguity in a description of their task they are doing.
Effective Leadership
Leadership involves the interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others. Effective leaders guides and gives direction to their team members. Effective leadership plays an important role in the success of a team. Team members need a person who gives direction and guidance to them. Some members need continuous direction from their leader. Success of team also affected by leadership style. Effective leaders change their style according to circumstances. In some situations authoritative style is effective, when team members are not doing well. And in some situations team members need concern from their leader and leader has complete confidence in his subordinates.
Goal Setting
It is a characteristic of a successful team is to set time bound goals. Effective team don't set goals that are not time bound. It means that they don't under completion the time of goals. It is a characteristic of a successful team, that they set effective goals. They always set goals that motivates them to work hard and to complete their task on their time. They set small goals to achieve their target, these small goals are work as a motivator for them. Goals should be SMART i-e (Stated Clearly, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic And Time bound). Effective team always try to stick with their goals and make an action plan to achieve these goals. These short-term goals can help them to achieve their long-term goals.
Clear Purpose
A successful team has a clear purpose. All the members have clear purpose and understanding of their task and job they are doing. A team without a clear purpose of their task and duty don't will not succeed in their tasks. It makes it easier to achieve objectives. If they are clear about their purpose than each person achieve more of their own objectives. It is important to consider that having clear purpose is the best incentive for the team to work together, harmoniously and decisively. So, a team should have a clear purpose so that, their is no ambiguity in a description of their task they are doing.
Effective Leadership
Leadership involves the interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others. Effective leaders guides and gives direction to their team members. Effective leadership plays an important role in the success of a team. Team members need a person who gives direction and guidance to them. Some members need continuous direction from their leader. Success of team also affected by leadership style. Effective leaders change their style according to circumstances. In some situations authoritative style is effective, when team members are not doing well. And in some situations team members need concern from their leader and leader has complete confidence in his subordinates.
Goal Setting
It is a characteristic of a successful team is to set time bound goals. Effective team don't set goals that are not time bound. It means that they don't under completion the time of goals. It is a characteristic of a successful team, that they set effective goals. They always set goals that motivates them to work hard and to complete their task on their time. They set small goals to achieve their target, these small goals are work as a motivator for them. Goals should be SMART i-e (Stated Clearly, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic And Time bound). Effective team always try to stick with their goals and make an action plan to achieve these goals. These short-term goals can help them to achieve their long-term goals.
Group Cohesion
Group cohesion means that the strength of individual's bond uniting the team. Strong cohesion between team members indicate that team is strong and will continue to exist. Conversely, less cohesion between members is a sign of weakness. Effective team members have a strong cohesion that's why effective team complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. But it is difficult for large groups to maintain a strong cohesion due to large number of members in the team.That's why group cohesion in small groups are stronger than cohesion in large groups.
Sub Division of Work
The successful team is one who divide their tasks into smaller parts and employee these tasks to members who are specialist in performing in this specific task. From this tactic the burden of work is divided between all the members in a team. Individuals are motivated to work because they are given a very reasonable amount of work to perform. Each member perform their duty effectively and best of their ability. This is a Power of Team Work that the task is divided between team members and they perform their duty very well.
Free from Conflicts
There is no doubt, that conflicts are inevitable but you can avoid them as much as you can. The effective team members avoid conflicts as much as they can. Even though conflicts are inevitable, but effective team members use their conflicts as a positive thing and they can easily resolve their conflicts. In effective team the conflicts play a role of motivator, effective team members would love to resolve conflicts. It brings emotions in the open and therefore result in release of internal hostile feelings. By conflicts team member's interest and creativity is stimulated, and it generates an environment where employees can test their capabilities. In effective team, members generally use accommodating style to resolve their conflicts. It is appropriate when the issues are more important to the other party, when peace is more valuable than 'wining' or when a favour is owed. However, the approach is unlikely to consistently deliver the most favourable outcomes.
The Ideas of Tuckman
Bruce tuckman (1965) provided an analysis of how small teams develop and change character over time. The appropriate form of team leadership changes as the team goes through each new stage of development.
Forming
It is the very initial stage of the group, a team is forming. The team is collection of suitable individuals who are specialist in specific tasks. At this stage the roles and responsibilities of each member is unclear, they are not clear about their roles and duties. Their is some role ambiguity about role description at this stage. There is too much dependence on leader for guidance and direction.
Storming
The second stage in team development is storming. At this stage there is usually conflicts between individuals. However, there is an improvement in clarity about their roles, duties and responsibility. Team members now understand that what they have to do in order to achieve team goals and objectives. The leader also encourages team members to find compromises to settle conflicts.
Norming
This is the third stage of team development, at this stage team members usually create new culture. Culture is the beliefs, values, attitudes and norms shared by number of people. The way in which decisions are taken is established at this stage. Major decisions are taken by team collectively. The team leader use a participative style, so that team members may take on greater responsibility for decisions.
Performing
During this stage of team development, the team perform at its full potential level. They understand why the team exists what are the goals and objectives of team. The roles and responsibilities of members are now clear. Leader use delegate decision making to members. Disagreements may occur but these are resolved in a friendly and constructive manner.
Forming
It is the very initial stage of the group, a team is forming. The team is collection of suitable individuals who are specialist in specific tasks. At this stage the roles and responsibilities of each member is unclear, they are not clear about their roles and duties. Their is some role ambiguity about role description at this stage. There is too much dependence on leader for guidance and direction.
Storming
The second stage in team development is storming. At this stage there is usually conflicts between individuals. However, there is an improvement in clarity about their roles, duties and responsibility. Team members now understand that what they have to do in order to achieve team goals and objectives. The leader also encourages team members to find compromises to settle conflicts.
Norming
This is the third stage of team development, at this stage team members usually create new culture. Culture is the beliefs, values, attitudes and norms shared by number of people. The way in which decisions are taken is established at this stage. Major decisions are taken by team collectively. The team leader use a participative style, so that team members may take on greater responsibility for decisions.
Performing
During this stage of team development, the team perform at its full potential level. They understand why the team exists what are the goals and objectives of team. The roles and responsibilities of members are now clear. Leader use delegate decision making to members. Disagreements may occur but these are resolved in a friendly and constructive manner.
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