10 Steps to Successful Teams | by Renie McClay | 2009 | ISBN: 9781562866754. Team Development Tips and Techniques. Build Strong and Effective Relationships. How to Use Virtual Team Techniques Effectively.

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10 Steps to Successful Teams

by Renie McClay
2009 (191 pages)
ISBN:9781562866754

Using a holistic process-oriented approach, this practical book carefully guides readers through the process of building strong new teams or improving even the best existing teams.

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10 Steps to Successful Teams







Preface
Introduction
Overview
What You’ll Find in This Book




Step 1 – Form the Team—Identify Leaders with Enthusiasm, Energy, and Vision
Overview
What Is a Team?
Types of Teams
What Teams Do for the Organization
Members of the Team
Choosing Team Members
Stages of Team Development
Keys to Success
Make It Happen!

Step 2 – Ensure Roles Are Clarified and Understood
Overview
Define and Assign Team Roles
Enhance Skills and Use Talents
Focus on Strengths
Determine If the Team Is Working
Strike a Delicate Balance in Leadership
Prepare for Team Development: Leader Role in Forming Stage
Enforce the Ground Rules: Leader Role in Storming Stage
Advise and Help Solve Problems: Leader Role in Norming Stage
Facilitate Getting Things Done: Leader Role in Performing Stage
Assess Members and Reward Accomplishments: Leader Role in Adjourning Stage
High-Performing Teams
Make It Happen!

Step 3 – Create an Environment to Encourage Communication
Overview
Build on Trust
Understand the Factors That Affect Communication
Give Constructive Feedback
Manage Conflict Effectively
Foster Communication
Make It Happen

Step 4 – Build Strong and Effective Relationships
Overview
Build Strong Relationships
Meet Challenges to Building Relationships Head On
Establish a Process for Building Team Relationships
Find Common Ground
Make It Happen

Step 5 – Build Processes to Track Progress and Get Things Done
Overview
The Importance of Process
Identify and Implement Team Processes
Track Results
Provide Updates
Deal with Problems
Make It Happen!

Step 6 – Assess the Team Regularly for Top Performance
Overview
Why Use Assessments?
Team Leader Assessment
Team Member Assessment
Tips for Using Assessments
Make It Happen!



Step 7 – Tap Into Creative Energy of the Team to Develop Innovative Approaches
Overview
Get Out of Left-Brain Thinking
Create a New Environment
Turn Creativity Into Innovation
Use Creativity and Innovation Daily
Keep the Questions Coming
Make It Happen!




Step 8 – Use Virtual Team Techniques Effectively
Overview
Define a Framework for Virtual Teaming
Determine Elements of Successful Virtual Teaming
Implement Virtual Team Tools
Leading a Virtual Team
Make It Happen!

Step 9 – Deal with Team Problems and Move On
Overview
Top 10 Team Problem Areas and Symptoms
Tips and Techniques for Working Through Common Team Problems
Group Problem Solving
Make It Happen!

Step 10 – Reward and Celebrate Success
Overview
Importance of Recognition
Types of Recognition
Things to Consider When Rewarding Success
Companies That Care
Can Recognition Backfire?
Make It Happen!

Appendix A – Step One Tools
Kick-off Meeting Process/Activities
Sample Kick-Off Meeting Agenda
Setting the Team’s Ground Rules

Appendix B – Step Three Tools
Appendix C – Step Five Tools
Team Exercise (to Emphasize the Importance of Following Prescribed Processes)
Mrs. Ryan’s Mac & Cheese



Appendix D – Step Eight Tools
PowerPoint Tips for Online Meetings
Team Building for Virtual Teams or Co-located Teams
Virtual Teams Glossary

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