Top : Team Leadership : Understanding Teams - If you are going to lead a team, you should understand how teams work, how to team build, and group dynamics. The material in this section isn't about leadership per se but supports building better teams through understanding team issues.
Leading Teams
Leading in teams is something that occurs whether there's a formal leader for the team or when leadership comes from within the group from team members who don't have formal authority. So, if you work in a team environment, this section will help you understand how teams work, and more importantly, how you can lead through your words and actions, informally.
While you are here, you might find useful our LearnBytes helpcard on how to contribute more effectively to your team. While written for team members, many of the ideas relate to team leadership.
Advice For Team Leaders:
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Action Centered Leadership Model
By John Adair
- You can learn about this leadership model here. This model consists of three core management activities. They are 1)achieving the task, 2)managing the team or group, and 3)managing individuals. And they are all discussed here.
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Article - The Seven Keys to Building Great Workteams
By Suzanne Zoglio
- Fostering teamwork is a top priority for many leaders. The benefits are clear: increased productivity, improved customer service, more flexible systems, employee empowerment. But is the vision clear? To effectively implement teams, leaders need a clear picture of the seven elements high-performance teams have in common.
(Added: 20-Apr-2001 Hits: 987
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Building The Right Team
By Dan Archer
- In this article Dan Archer discusses the issues surrounding team development and asks, should we develop everyone to the same degree or accept that people are different and develop their talents accordingly.
(Added: 10-Mar-2010 Hits: 290
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Coaching for Change
By Dr. Marilyn Manning
- The author's assignment was to help a Manager change his dominating style into a collaborative team leader. Peruse the blueprint for modifying a management style and getting positive results.
(Added: 5-Nov-2007 Hits: 709
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Cog's Ladder - Team Management
By na
- Imagine this scenario: You've just been put in charge of an important project, and its success hinges on your ability to co-ordinate the efforts of a large and talented group. But, at the start, people are only interacting tentatively, and don't seem focused on the job in hand. Fast forward a little, and certain personalities are beginning to clash. Will the team ever reach a stage where everyone is working together effectively enough to deliver the project?
(Added: 18-Sep-2011 Hits: 199
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Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing
By na
- Effective teamwork is essential in today's world, but as you'll know from the teams you have led or belonged to, you can't expect a new team to perform exceptionally from the very outset. Team formation takes time, and usually follows some easily recognizable stages, as the team journeys from being a group of strangers to becoming a united team with a common goal.
Whether your team is a temporary working group or a newly-formed, permanent team, by understanding these stages you will be able to help it quickly become productive.
(Added: 18-Sep-2011 Hits: 174
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Groupthink
By NA
- Groupthink is a concept that was identified by Irving Janis9 that refers to faulty decision-making in a group. Groups experiencing groupthink do not consider all alternatives and they desire unanimity at the expense of quality decisions. Learn more about groupthink and then complete the interactive exercise at the end of the discussion.
(Added: 6-Oct-2003 Hits: 769
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How to Build a Teamwork Culture: Do the Hard Stuff for Teams
By Susan M. Heathfield
- Learn how to make teamwork happen. You and your team can create a culture of teamwork in your department by following the tips included within this article.
(Added: 10-Apr-2007 Hits: 781
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Action Centered Leadership Model
By John Adair - You can learn about this leadership model here. This model consists of three core management activities. They are 1)achieving the task, 2)managing the team or group, and 3)managing individuals. And they are all discussed here. (Added: 5-Apr-2010 Hits: 520 )Article - The Seven Keys to Building Great Workteams
By Suzanne Zoglio - Fostering teamwork is a top priority for many leaders. The benefits are clear: increased productivity, improved customer service, more flexible systems, employee empowerment. But is the vision clear? To effectively implement teams, leaders need a clear picture of the seven elements high-performance teams have in common. (Added: 20-Apr-2001 Hits: 987 )Building The Right Team
By Dan Archer - In this article Dan Archer discusses the issues surrounding team development and asks, should we develop everyone to the same degree or accept that people are different and develop their talents accordingly. (Added: 10-Mar-2010 Hits: 290 )Coaching for Change
By Dr. Marilyn Manning - The author's assignment was to help a Manager change his dominating style into a collaborative team leader. Peruse the blueprint for modifying a management style and getting positive results. (Added: 5-Nov-2007 Hits: 709 )Cog's Ladder - Team Management
By na - Imagine this scenario: You've just been put in charge of an important project, and its success hinges on your ability to co-ordinate the efforts of a large and talented group. But, at the start, people are only interacting tentatively, and don't seem focused on the job in hand. Fast forward a little, and certain personalities are beginning to clash. Will the team ever reach a stage where everyone is working together effectively enough to deliver the project? (Added: 18-Sep-2011 Hits: 199 )Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing
By na - Effective teamwork is essential in today's world, but as you'll know from the teams you have led or belonged to, you can't expect a new team to perform exceptionally from the very outset. Team formation takes time, and usually follows some easily recognizable stages, as the team journeys from being a group of strangers to becoming a united team with a common goal. Whether your team is a temporary working group or a newly-formed, permanent team, by understanding these stages you will be able to help it quickly become productive. (Added: 18-Sep-2011 Hits: 174 )Groupthink
By NA - Groupthink is a concept that was identified by Irving Janis9 that refers to faulty decision-making in a group. Groups experiencing groupthink do not consider all alternatives and they desire unanimity at the expense of quality decisions. Learn more about groupthink and then complete the interactive exercise at the end of the discussion. (Added: 6-Oct-2003 Hits: 769 )How to Build a Teamwork Culture: Do the Hard Stuff for Teams
By Susan M. Heathfield - Learn how to make teamwork happen. You and your team can create a culture of teamwork in your department by following the tips included within this article. (Added: 10-Apr-2007 Hits: 781 )|
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