Working In Teams

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Working in Teams This week we learnt on the subject of Team Building and Working in Groups. We discussed strategies for forming teams and tips for making teams effective and successful. There is substantial evidence that teams can be effective, especially when tasks are complex and task interdependence is high. We did a fascinating activity called waterbomb and learnt how to work in a team to produce concrete outcomes in a time-constrained situation from this activity. Unfortunately we made only one waterbomb as a team. But we pick up how to engage in self-reflection in order to realise the importance of our skills and capabilities. We each have a unique set of skills. Working with others allows us to combine our skills and talents to create new approaches to solving problems. And also we got to know the differences between a group and a team. A group is a collection of people who work together but aren’t necessarily working collectively toward the same goal. But a team is composed of three or more interdependent individuals who are working together to achieve a common objective. Simply put, two heads are often better than one. This can speed up the problem solving process. Making teamwork skills are one of the most commonly required skills in the work environment. If teams work effectively, we can acquire various benefits as increasing quality, improving communication, improving processes and increasing problem solving. There are times when teams fail or fall short of their potential. There are several self-limiting behaviors such as groupthink, social loafing, group hate and risky shift. But as team members we can create a successful team if we work properly. These are some main points I learnt from previous week. By understanding the normal phases of group development and ways to gain and maintain group productivity and motivation, you can help your
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