Title: Team Building An example of scenario-based learning Enter
1Team Building
- An example of scenario-based learning
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2The Scene
Guidelines
- Decide on the activity which most accurately
describes what action you feel you should take in
this scenario. This is not necessarily the
activity you would naturally wish to undertake. - Click on A, B or C
- You have been asked by your tutor to break into
smaller groups of 5 in order to work through a
Project. - Everyone in your group is looking slightly
embarrassed and bewildered as they dont know
each other.
What do you do?
Be polite and wait for a natural leader to take
the initiative.
A
Start by asking the group to think how they are
going to work together.
B
Breakdown the Project tasks and ask people to
volunteer.
C
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Team building exercise
Click on A, B or C
3Wait Politely
Why is this wrong?
This is a classic case ofif everyone did this
nothing would happen! It is absolutely essential
that all team members actively participate.
People who naturally take over a group are not
always the best leaders. Even if you do not find
it your natural trait it may be necessary to
start the ball rolling and suggest democratically
electing a group leader! You may need to
overcome your natural shyness to do this.
- You chose to be polite and wait for someone else
to take the initiative and start. - Taking this action may involve allowing someone
else to assume leadership.
Wait politely
4Working together
Decision
The group has also decided a Chair should be
appointed. Based on the 5 personality types of
the group which personality would you vote for?
- Well done! The group has now decided that each
member of the team needs to establish their
personality type in order to maximise the teams
efforts.
The 16 Personality Types
A
Big Thinker
NurturerPeacemakerPerformerProviderRealistRes
olverStrategistSupervisor
Big ThinkerCounsellorGo-getterIdealistInnovato
rLeaderMastermindMentor
Go-getter
B
C
Mastermind
D
Peacemaker
E
Realist
Aids for this task
Click on the link below to go to a 10-minute
personality test with a description of 16
different personality types based on the
Myers-Briggs test http//www.bbc.co.uk/science/hu
manbody/mind/surveys/whatamilike/index.shtml
5The role of the Chairperson
- Provides leadership to the Group with respect to
its functions including overseeing the logistics
of the operations of the Group. - Calls and chairs meetings of the Group.
- Ensures that the Group meets on a regular basis
and at least once weekly. - In consultation with the Course Tutor and the
members of the Group, establishes a calendar for
holding meetings and sets the agendas for the
meetings of the Group. - In collaboration with the Course Tutor ensures
that agenda items for all Committee meetings are
ready for presentation and that adequate
information is distributed to the Group in
advance of such meetings in order that Group
members may properly inform themselves on matters
to be acted upon. - Assigns tasks to members of the Group.
- Meets periodically with the Course Tutor to
optimize his/her liaison function and to ensure
efficient communication between the Course Tutor
and the Group. - Ensures that at the end of the Project a Project
Report is prepared and distributed to the members
of the Group and the Course Tutor and that the
contents of that Report meet with the unanimous
approval of the Group.
6Request Volunteers
Why is this wrong?
Whilst the group might initially co-operate with
a self-nominated leader, this may not be the
natural dynamic of the group. Other group
members may feel resentful and not work
collaboratively. The group may end up going in
different directions to avoid conflict and a new
group leader may have to be elected
democratically.
- Breakdown the tasks and ask people to volunteer.
- Taking this action would involve you taking the
leading role.
Group dynamics
7Big Thinker
According to the shortened version of the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator prepared for the BBC
personality test
SPONTANEOUS
IDEAS
EXTROVERT
HEADS
- Big Thinkers are usually curious, logical and
energetic. This chatty group enjoys a good debate
and asserting their opinions. Sometimes others
may find the way they express their ideas too
abrupt or challenging.
ChattyOpinionatedAbrupt are these good
characteristics for a Chair? A Chair may act as
a mediator. When there are problems within the
group the ground rules should be obeyed and
people within the group should express their
views through the Chair and not direct them at
an individual.
8Go-Getter
According to the shortened version of the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator prepared for the BBC
personality test
SPONTANEOUS
FACTS
EXTROVERT
HEADS
- Go Getters are active, flexible people who put a
great deal of energy into life. This group
prefers learning on the job to quiet study and
willingly jumps into almost any situation. Others
are attracted to the Go-getter's positive
attitude and enthusiasm.
Would a go-getter be too persuasive to be
Chair? A Chair may act as a mediator and should
be able to verbalise the different viewpoints and
help the group to come to a unanimous decision or
to compromise and reach an acceptable course of
action in order to move on.
9Mastermind
According to the shortened version of the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator prepared for the BBC
personality test
PLANNER
IDEAS
INTROVERT
HEADS
- Masterminds create a vision for the future by
gathering and organising information. They then
develop strategies to achieve their goals. They
have a rare gift for looking at almost anything
and seeing how it can be improved. These skills
and the Masterminds' high standards often allow
them to reach leadership positions at work.
A Chair may act as a mediator which is not the
same as a leader. The mastermind is a born
leader, but he or she will still benefit from
being able to distance themselves from
personality conflict. Talking through the Chair
enables that to happen.
10Peacemaker
According to the shortened version of the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator prepared for the BBC
personality test
SPONTANEOUS
FACTS
INTROVERT
HEARTS
- Peacemakers focus on the present and enjoy
helping others in practical ways. They are
sensitive to the world around them and take quiet
joy from people and nature, particularly animals.
Peacemakers value close relationships, but it may
take time for others to get to know them.
Sensitive to the world around them sounds like
they would be perfect mediators in
confrontational situations an ideal
Chairperson. Being introverts may mean that they
will need the cooperation and support of other
members of the group when the going gets tough!
11Realist
According to the shortened version of the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator prepared for the BBC
personality test
PLANNER
FACTS
INTROVERT
HEADS
- Realists are loyal to the people around them and
work hard to keep their promises. They are honest
and straightforward with others and expect the
same in return. Realists believe in standard
procedures and will only support change when
there is a demonstrable benefit.
Only support change when there is obvious
benefit! Does this sound ideal for an un-biased
Chairperson? Although honest with others, where
would a realists loyalties lie - with the group
or with someone in the group that they readily
have rapport with? A Chair must act as an
unbiased mediator in confrontational situations.
12Aims Objectives
Questions to answer
- How could the team ensure that everyone
participated? - What action could you, as a member of the group,
take to diffuse a confrontational situation
within the group? - Which one of the 16 personality types are you?
As a member of a group would you be able to
- Identify the structure of the group
- Engage in meaningful interactions
- Acknowledge the team as a collective unit
- Maintain a shared communication network
- Recognise common goals
- Complete the Project to everyones satisfaction.
Avoiding confrontation
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