MSCSA Vice President Kayley Schoonmaker and MSCSA Treasurer Matt Rubel
You've heard it throughout the year: teamwork to make the dream work! Ever wonder how to make a team work? There is a big difference between a group and a team. Is your senate operating as a group or a team? We can help you find out. We will also do some team building exercises to make sure you are ready to take teambuilding back to your campus.
2. “Individually, we are one drop.
Together, we are an ocean.”
“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it’s the only
thing that ever has.”
The Importance of Teamwork
3. Who took the lead, how was their tone
and attitude? How did they influence
the group?
Think about where you are splitting into
groups, can you provide an example?
What is this doing to the team?
Things to Consider…
4. Group vs. Team
Group work: Teamwork:
Work independently
Motivated to achieve personal goals
Very hierarchical
“What’s in it for me?”
Have shared responsibilities
Motivated to achieve common goals
Participative or empowerment-oriented
“How can I help the common purpose?”
5. Achieve things beyond the capacity of
individuals working alone
Help each other avoid major errors
More opportunities for new ideas
Encourages empowerment
Affiliation, security, self-esteem, and
self-fulfillment
Advantages of Teamwork
6. Highly publicized team charter and norms
Widely shared goals and objectives
Strong team cohesion
A diversified team mix
Clearly defined roles/responsibilities
Positive interpersonal relationships
Trust and conflict management abilities
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Strong top management support
What is an Effective Team?
7. Group recognition and rewards
Identify and build on team’s strengths
Develop trust and norms
Empower team members
Inspire and motivate members
Recognize needs and attend to them
Encourage and support team decisions
Display self-confidence
Has strong social skills
The Team Leader