The Monster Inside Library School Student Teams

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The Monster Inside Library School Student Teams
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Topics

• Introduction
• Why Teams
• Teamwork Defined
• Barriers to Success
• Slaying the Monster
• Wrap Up

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Introduction
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Student Online Class Fears

1. Teamwork
2. Time
3. Technology
4. Material
5. Work load
6. Isolation
7. Confidence

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Student Teamwork Fears

• Others wont contribute.
• I have nothing to offer.
• I will get it wrong.
• Others will take over.
• Issue Lack control

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Underlying Causes

• Most students lack
• Skills
• Enthusiasm
• Trust
• for teamwork!

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Why Teams?
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Benefits of SLIS Teams

• SLIS practical projects
• Real world
• Collaboration
• Cross functional
• Global
• Cost effective

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Teamwork Defined
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Types of Teamwork

• 1. Solve problem ? Present consensus
• 2. Set policies ? Work Independently
• 3. Build product ? Evaluate

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Individual Classes

• Instructors in each class will set teamwork
  requirements and needed assessment procedures
  depending on the requirements and goals of
  various assignments.

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Teamwork is NOT

• Saying Lets split up the assignment and get
  back together right before its due.
• Thinking Since some people always do more, Ill
  kick back and see what happens.
• Saying I have a busy semester so whatever people
  want to do is fine by me.

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Teamwork IS

• Attitude
• Participation
• Collaboration
• Team Goals (not egos)
• Planning
• Communication
• Process

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THE Difference

• Success versus Chaos!
• Results are greater
• than the sum of the parts

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Barriers to Success
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Disastrous Behavior

• Silent
• Absent
• Controlling
• Stubborn

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Slaying the Monster!
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Successful Strategies

• Learn about teammates skills
• Set team guidelines
• Discuss assignments
• Set up a process
• Mentor Leave no teammate behind!
• Collaborate
• Brainstorm
• Build consensus
• Use tools wisely

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Participation is THE Key

• Teamwork is not always easy and takes practice.
• Teamwork is constantly changing because each team
  or team task is different.
• Teamwork becomes easier and confidence increases
  with practice.

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Remember

• Teamwork success is determined by
• Attitude
• Planning
• Teamwork is an opportunity
• to practice leadership and mentoring
• in a safe environment.

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Wrap Up
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Dr. Phil on Relationships

• People are either Contributors
• or they are Destroyers.
• (Heard on TV show, summer 2005)

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Responsibilities

• To the Team
• Always show up.
• Always do the job.
• Always prepare for meetings.
• To Teammates
• Always communicate with each other.
• Always respect each other.
• Always support each other.

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Questions
Check with instructors for specific teamwork
practices in each class.
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Good Luck!

• Enid Irwin
• SLIS 202 Lecturer
• Project Manager, KidsClick!