1.

Team:-
1. Complementary skills and experiences
2. Common approach
3. Commitment to a shared purpose and goals
4. Strong individual and mutual accountability
2. For a team's sustainable growth, there should be a proper balance between the
following two:
1. Tasks
2. Relationships
3. Every team should have an identity and every team member should be aware of t
he reason of existence of the team.
1. A well defined VISION for the team.
2. Detailed MISSION statement for the team.
The VISION and MISSION of the team should be aligned to the functional u
nit or organization's VISION and MISSION.
4. Team development phases:
1. Forming - Newly formed team and new members are added to the team. Te
am members get to know each other, teams purpose and reason for existence are de
fined.
2. Storming - Team members confront each other, try to understand each o
ther, lots of conflicts.
3. Norming - Team members understand each other, start to blend with eac
h other, start to support mutually.
4. Performing - Team members know each others strengths and weeknesses w
ell, every resource in the team is utilized to the fullest, efficiency and effec
tiveness.
5. Reforming - Change in the team.
5. High performing teams have well defined roles and responsibilities. Roles sho
uld complement one another and the roles and responsibilities should be circulat
ed in rotational basis.
6. High performing team model:
Team Process:-
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1. Understanding Team Challenges
Whenever a team is newly formed, we have to analyze the external
and internal environment where the team is operating. This analysis will give u
s a clear understanding of all the factors that might affect the team's dynamics
. (Including the potential risks)
2. Setting a clear Team Direction
The TEAM's purpose and reason for existence should be defined ex
plicitly (VISION and MISSION statement). Gives a sense of identity to the team m
embers.
3. Building an Inclusive Team Culture
The team norms and values should support COLLABORATION team memb
ers. Trust and Respect should develop within the team members. Such an environme
nt will allow everyone to contribute their best.
4. Developing Team Adaptability
Change is inevitable. Change always has an impact on every team
member. The team culture should facilitate people to question about the change a
nd understand it properly. Given enough information, the team members will be ab
le to get a more clear understanding of the situation. This will help to get rap
id response and to maintain the team momentum.
 Team Skills:-
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1. Shared Leadership
The team's work culture should motivate everyone to contribute t
heir best (skills, talents and knowledge). Proper resource utilization. Utilizat
ion human resource by playing with their strengths.
2. Communication
Open communication system, trust, channels for idea exchange, co
nstructive critisim -> shared understanding and mutual learning.
3. Organization
Setting up proper processes and systems in place. Making everyon
e aware of these processes and systems by discussing it in a meeting, getting ev
eryones consensus and documenting the results. Gives a sense of clarity in how t
hings are done in the team. Very useful for new team members.
Team Dynamics:-
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1. Learning Style Mix
Every individual have their own learning styles. Identifying the
team members learning style will give an insight in proper allocation of roles
and responsibilities. Will help to create a challenging environment.
Applies for Culture Mix, Personality Mix, Communication Style Mix, Confl
ict Management Mix.
7. Team Success Factors
Think "PERFORMERS"
P urpose
E nergy
R oles and Responsibilities
F eedback
O pen communication
R esults
M orale
E xpertise
R esource use
S trategy
8. Individual Success Factors
Think "COLLABORATE"
C onstructive Communication
O rganization
L eadership
L istening
A ctive involvement
B elief in the team
O utside of the box thinking
R espect
A daptability
T rust
E xpertise
9. Communication is not what is said, but what is understood.
 Effective Communication:-
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Inquiry ==> Acknowledgement ==> Advocacy
1. Communicate without presumptions.
2. Listen when others speak.
3. Keep everyone involved.
4. Observe with full attention (You can take cues from body language too
).
5. Do not assume.
6. Ask appropriate open ended questions.
7. Be specific - avoid unnecssary jorgans.
8. Always clarify assumptions and interpretations - cross check.
9. Give everyone a chance to speak.
10. Talk in a comfortable pace.
10. The secret of good leader is knowing when to lead and when to give to others
.
11. Leadership styles:
1. Directive
2. Shared
3. Delegated
4. Elected
Leaders have to develop a personal style that is unique and best describ
es themselves. The old authoritative leadership model is not paying off well now
-a-days.
12. Influencing Factor: Culture
1. National Culture
2. Organization Culture
3. Functional Unit Culture
4. Team Culture
All the first three mentioned cultures will have an impact the team's cu
lture.
Cultural types of an organization:
1. Individualistic
2. Collegial
3. Command and Control

"You get what you give".