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Theres No I in T.E.A.M.!

• Together Everyone
• Achieves More

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The Importance of Teamwork

• Allows everyone to be a part of the whole group
• More ideas are expressed
• Work is completed faster
• Produces a higher quality of work
• Reduces confusion and chaos
• Provides a structured environment

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Creating a Culture of Teamwork

• Executive leaders communicate the clear
  expectation that teamwork and collaboration are
  expected.
• No one completely owns a work area or process all
  by himself.
• People who hold positions are open and receptive
  to ideas and input from others.

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Creating a Culture of Teamwork

• Executives model teamwork in their interaction
  with each other and the rest of the organization.
  
• They maintain teamwork even when things are going
  wrong and the temptation is to slip back into
  former behavior.

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Goals When Working on a Project

• Focus team on task
• Always make sure every member of your team
  understands the team's assignment.
• Assign each member of your team a specific task
  and a date for completion.
• As a team member, you must be sure to complete
  your task on time.
• When you finish your assignment, help other
  members of your team who might need assistance.

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Goals When Working on a Project

• If need be, you may re-organize teams to make the
  project flow more smoothly.
• Learn the special talents of your team members
  and assign tasks accordingly.
• Always try and encourage your team members and be
  sure that any criticism you give is constructive.
  
• Encouragement and constructive criticism is a
  sure way to promote team work.
• Summarize and clarify the team's decisions

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How to Accomplish These Goals

• Stay neutral
• Don't let the meeting run too long, even if it's
  going well (or people will try to avoid coming
  next time)
• Express out loud what seems to be happening
  (e.g., "nobody seems to be saying much since
  Jenny suggested ... ")
• Don't let snide comments, put downs, etc slide by
  without comment
• After a person has been quiet for awhile, ask
  them for their opinion

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Conclusion

• Teamwork is very beneficial when working within
  organizations
• It is suggested that you implement the tips
  mentioned before to effectively run your
  organization
• If you have anymore questions or suggestions,
  please call
• Lakeisha Ferguson
• Director of Organizational Development
• 753-5970 or email at saorgdev_at_niu.edu