Team Effectiveness
Advantages of being on a team
Disadvantages of being on a team
A healthy team consists of:
Common mistakes when trying to improve teamwork
Increased diversity of views and opinions
increased acceptance of the final solution
Increased information and knowledge for all involved
Higher performance levels
Some members may have hidden agendas
some members may be 'free riders'
"GroupThink"
high cost of coordinating team activities
members of a team may agree to an unwise decision because they feel pressure to conform
recognition
trust
contribution
respect
High satisfaction
trying to use advanced technology without getting the basic foundation in place first
failure to recognize the roles of those in the team
failure to recognize the difference between a 'team' and just a 'group'