Task 4: Teamwork in the organisations
4.1: Groups and group behaviour
Some amount of traditional diversity and functional diversity is necessary for the group or team to perform. However, environment in which the group of or team of employees perform, must be considered whilst applying the motivation theories in practice. In addition to this, there must be an assumption that the group members have moderate difference in the level of the ability and skills according to the Kohler effect (Witte & Davis, 2013). In CAPCO, employees already have ability and skills to perform, which is checked at the time of recruitment and selection procedure. However, CAPCO offers skill enhancement for employees like ATP, classroom trainings and expert guidance too (case studay). In eFront, there is on the job employee training facility known as eFront University (eFront, 2016). According to (case study) CAPCO has diverse employees across the globe and so does the eFront (eFront, 2016). The effective and diverse teams are needed to be created by a manager with the help of open culture of trust by deciding roles in a team (Brooks, 2008). Belbin has developed the nine team roles model, include a chair who is the organiser and coordinator, shaper who is initiator and likes the challenges, plant who is innovator with creative thinking, monitor-evaluator who is a work reviewer, team worker promoting cohesiveness of the team, completer who checks deadlines and finishes work accordingly, implementer
Team building can be pursued through a variety of activities, ranging from the simple and basic, such as one off bonding exercises before or during meetings, to complex, multi-day simulations, trainings or retreats carefully organised by professional associations or companies specialising in such programmes. These latter full scale team building exercises or less intensive variations thereof may include seminars, workshops or conferences. Many team build ideas fall somewhere within this range and can also include an internally planned day out doing active outdoor pursuits such as paintball, rope courses or orienteering. Team building can also be achieved through healthy competition, such as baseball or soccer games organised against other companies or organisations; or through events such as community service projects, held for good socially worthy causes. Teambuilding is now widely recognised and accepted as being a significant and workable variable in many, if not most, group environments where performance is dependent on how well the group unit works together.
The teamwork and collaboration component of the QSEN competencies emphasizes how vital it is for nurses to work together, in effort of improving patient quality care. As nurses it is important to establish clear communication skills with one another. For example, the nurse working in the day time is required to report to the nurse working in the evening, about the patients health. This system helps nurses maintain awareness of patient quality care. Once teamwork is established through proper communication, nurses are able to collaborate and share ideas with one another about patients health.
Increased Work Efficiency / Productivity A team that has good culture of teamwork and mutual motivation will make the members more productive and smarter. Such a team where seamless and effective relationships exist, members are poised to learn from one another, develop skills and leverage on such internally gained skills to expedite work processes thereby increasing overall efficiency, reducing downtimes and knowledge gaps. Collaboration among such team members will make members to perform at their best by working on what they do best.
A team role does not necessarily have to apply to one person because a person can also have several roles. It is about clarifying the strengths and weaknesses so that they can be balanced in the right way. However, this theory emphasizes on the importance of complementary work which means when people work together they can strengthen, improve and complement one another. Also, Belbin Team Roles can be used to understand the team in which team members can prevent decisions that could be wrong and possible conflicts.
Their employees are given the opportunity to work in a nurturing and thriving environment. The leaders of CarMax have put their words into actions for their employees to benefit from. Their efforts have earned respect from the employees as seen in feedback from employees on their website. The employee development and training initiatives are one of the biggest impacts they can have on their employees. “Training and development play a vital role in the effectiveness of an organization” (Falola, Osibanjo, & Ojo 2014).
As managers, we also understand that, to be successful in today's fast-paced global business environment we require many divisions and departments to work collaboratively on the same teams. We will need to ensure that the best talent, experience and ideas need to be applied to meet the business
The external pressures significantly affect the formation of the team. Personal identity and complex interpersonal interactions result in a highly charged environment and a tense group
I notice that each member has a different characteristic that shapes the team dynamic, which is the unseen forces that strongly influence how a team reacts, performs, or solve problems (William, 2013). Learning from the extensive interaction in the CP course and my professional experiences as HR Professional, I know that a leader should understand her team members’ characteristics, particularly their strengths, weaknesses, personalities, and build a same perspective/vision to facilitate team effectiveness. This initiative will enable each member to contribute their talent, develop a collective agreement to solve problems and achieve the team’s goal effectively. Having an effective work group is very critical for solving the challenge/problems, particularly on how we could deliver a robust recommendation for the client by applying diverse knowledge gained from the MBA course and how we could get reliable data/information from Greenwich Library and multiple
Running down the field with the ball in my feet and my teammates shouting at me to pass the ball. My only thought was that I can score alone, I don 't need my teammates. I guess now looking back in the past when I was a kid I never realized how valuable teamwork is in soccer. Looking back I almost never played like I was on a team. I played like it was a one man show.
Introduction Teamwork builds up the ability of nurses and other healthcare providers to implement higher quality and a more holistic care. In this essay, firstly, I am going to discuss about teamwork in nursing. Secondly, I am going to talk about the importance of teamwork within nurses and other healthcare providers. Thirdly, I am going to discuss about the benefits of having teamwork and proper delegation needed among nurses. And lastly, using Singapore nursing board, code of ethics and professional conduct that direct to this clinical situation.
If there is no “I” in the word team, then what makes up a team? A group of individuals becomes a team when they all aim to a similar outcome, but without each other a desired outcome will not occur. In basketball, a game without a team will not be won. Successful players all contain certain traits that help them to achieve more than someone who lacks them. Without communication, cooperation, and a purpose, failure will happen before even stepping on the court.
On the other hand, if group rewards are given on the basis of a single group outcome/performance such as the team completing one worksheet or solving one problem, there is little motivation for group members to explain concepts to each other and one or two group members may do all the work (Slavin, 1995). Slavin
But with proper planning, working with applicable or fitted spectrum learning levels and team work among the employees with one goal, the Organizational Development can be effectively implemented through the defined, achievable and measurable goals and objectives of the business. Since change is inevitable and constant, good leadership within the organization should also consider. The proper training needs can be assess, work advancement opportunities, developed skills and knowledge can be given by the management after accurately assessing its employees from top to bottom, as well as its operational system as a whole.
Age Diversity in the Workplace Diversity at workplace is one of the prominent issues in today’s world. It is the challenging issue that managers face to manage at the workplace. But it gives the highest output if properly managed. By managing the workplace diversity, companies can increase the overall efficiency that results in higher output. Besides, it enhances the image of the company to become ‘Employers of Choice’.
Teamwork in the workplace gives the company and employees the ability to become more familiar with each other and learn how to work together. Teamwork is also essential to the success of an organisation and to the development of each employee. Understanding teamwork will assist in developing company's policies with regards to teamwork in the workplace. ● Responsibility and Delegation. Teams that work well together have an understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.