Team

Two or more people working together and with the same main aim or aims, although within these higher level aims an individual might have specific aims which are not common with those of other members of the team. A team is usually a group of people who rely on each other for some aspects of their own work in achieving their specific individual objectives. Whilst an individual can work on their own at specific tasks, there will be numerous occasions when part of that task relies on input from another team member before the individual is able to progress further.

  Team Building

Activities which are used to promote and enhance a range of features, including: • social cohesion, • empathy, • interactions with others, • develop working relationships, • understanding the roles and responsibilities of others in a team or organisation, • understanding the purpose of an individual's role within an organisation, • understand how the organisation's aims and objectives can be met by the work of the team, • addressing problems, • develop trust between team members, and • team performance.

  Team Dynamics

The influence of behaviours on the relationships within a team. Characteristics of a positive team dynamic include: • effective communication, • empathy and understanding of others,

  Team Player

An individual who can work on their own initiative to achieve a task, but who can also communicate, interact and work with other members of the group to achieve the wider aims of the team. A team player is someone who recognises the strengths and limitations of themself and others and works towards getting the most from each member of the team. They are respectful to others, offering to help where required, especially if they see another team member is struggling with some aspect of the work ¯ whether physically or emotionally, and follow instructions by supervisors and line managers as r

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  Team Roles

For a team to function effectively a range of roles will need to be fulfilled to ensure there are no capability and behavioural gaps within the team. One theoretical model, the ‘Belbin Team Roles', identifies nine behavioural characteristics (called clusters of behaviours) which are stated to be needed for the creation of a high performing team, although the relative importance of each behaviour will vary according to the aims and objectives of the required task. An effective team can exist with less than 9 people, as one person can have strengths in more than one preferred role, howeve

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  Team Types

There are many different types and terms for teams, with several terms often overlapping or having the same meaning as others, including: • Functional / Departmental / Work: e.g. administrative; finance; customer service; operations; personnel / human resources; marketing; IT; etc. • Formal / Informal. • Temporary / Permanent / Casual / Volunteer. • Project / Special Project / Task Force. • Virtual. • Self-Managed / Self-Directed. • Trouble Shooting. • Cross Functional / Multi-Functional / Cross Operational. • Management / Senior Management / Leadership. • Geographic / Site based.

  Team Working

One of the many Employability Skills. Most jobs require you to work with other people. Employers will usually want someone to be able to demonstrate that they can get along with other people to maintain harmony amongst employees.

  Team, How a lack of motivation from individuals can impact a

A lack of motivation can have significant negative consequences for other team members. This can be a gradual process developing from being a minor issue to the team to having serious consequences which impact on team morale, safety, reduced productivity, failure to achieve targets and deadlines, as well as a reduction in the quality of products. The lack of motivation from one individual, if not adequately addressed early on, can lead to other staff becoming demotivated, losing interest in their work and also the opinion and considerations of others in the team. Communications can become

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  Team, Managing a

To have a team which is consistently effective and productive can be a continual challenge, as events which influence team workings can change on a daily basis. Effective team management will involve a range of actions and challenges, including: • Communicating openly and clearly and encouraging good communication channels exist between team members.

  Team, Types of

There are many different types and terms for teams, with several terms often overlapping or having the same meaning as others, including: • Functional / Departmental / Work: This is a team that is based around a specific function or department, carrying out similar work, for example, administrative; finance; customer service; operations; quality; personnel / human resources; marketing; IT. • Formal / Informal: Two types of team which are distinguished by their purpose and organisational structure. A formal team will have more well-defined responsibilities and role, whilst an informal team be

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