Lesson 1.5: Teamwork
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
1. Identify the stages of group development.
2. Identify different types of teams.
3. Explain factors that affect team success.
By the end of class, I can
1. I can describe the four stages of team development.
2. I can describe three different types of teams.
3. I can explain five factors that affect a team’s success and apply them to real situations.
4 I can understand how team works
5 I can understand how norms and cohesiveness are important for team performance.
Do this quiz to check you know the vocabulary for this lesson.
Home work
- Read "Lesson Note - Teamwork" (see below) and the article "Five Factors for Team Success" and answer the questions.
- Post your notes on the homework forum
- Do the glossary quiz
- Do the exit card
Five Factors for Team Success: https://www.weeklywisdomblog.com/post/five-factors-for-team-success
Take notes using these questions:
- Which type of team can start at stage 2?
- How do the five factors of team success relate to the stages of team development?
- What are some examples of rules of engagement?
- Why is it important to agree on a shared goal as a team?
- What are some examples of shared values?
- Why is diversity important for teams?
Lesson 1.5 -Part 2
Norms Performance Norms Focus on behavior in the team Focus on work and productivity How members act How members perform Example: Respect others Example: Complete tasks on time ✔️ In short:
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Norms = how team members behave.
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Performance norms = how well team members are expected to work. 📊
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Team work
- Work in a team of 4.
- One student will be leader. ( He will guide the team ,explain the problem or the goal brainstorm and make a decision)
- Share your solution with the class.
- You have 3 minutes to make a decision.
Problem
There is a fire in your office building. They need exactly 7 quarts of water to put it out (don't worry about why). Your team is asked for help. There is a river close by. Your team ,goes to the river with only two buckets they have a 5 quart bucket and a 3 quart bucket. The buckets are not see-through and they have no level indicator markings. Now how will your team get exactly 7 quarts of water?
Glossary terms
- Team
- Synergy
- Formal Informal
- Forming
- Norming
- Performing
- Adjourning
- Cohesiveness
- Norms
Do this short survey to reflect on the lesson and ask a question.