More about Teams (or groups)

 
Roles of Team or Group Members
  • Attend meetings regularly and promptly
  • Participate fully in the problem solving process
  • Focus on problems that the group can resolve
  • Share ideas, information, and enthusiasm freely
  • Encourage and support the other members
  • Keep a positive attitude
Characteristics of Effective Teams or Groups
  • Discussion that involve all members
  • Active listening
  • Free expression of feelings and ideas
  • A cooperative, friendly, supportive climate
  • Free expression of disagreement
  • Understanding of goals
  • Commitment to goals
  • Members who enjoy their group affiliation
Characteristics of Ineffective Teams or Groups
  • A lack of leader direction or domination by the leader
  • Conflict between cliques of individuals
  • A defensive climate
  • Unequal member participation
  • Rigid or counterproductive group norms
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