Working together is not as simple as people think. While for some people, the teamwork leads to improvement, for others, teamwork has the opposite effect.
The paper is based on my personal experiences of life and hence reflects my approach to real life interventions. I have been a very keen observer of conflicts in different aspects of my life and have tried to work on them through interventions from time to time.
Importance of Team Management
The team concept is much more than the mere combination of different individuals: when a group deliberately chooses a team for a project, it is the common goal of the project. However individuals may have different goals, these are secondary objectives, which explain the individual interest of each to achieve a common goal. For example, some student organizations to join to make friends, others to set up a project of solidarity or a play. Yet all are involved in a project: the development of the association (Kuhn, 2000).
The Main Principles of Team Management
A clear and shared purpose: The goals and mission of the task force are clearly articulated, understood and accepted. The commitment in this direction is valued and supported by members of the team.
The sense of belonging: Members feel that they belong to a team that is successful. There is loyalty to the team and a sustained effort to improve it. The group expresses the values ??of the members. The need to belong is met. There are most likely to carry through to the group.
Synergy: Members develop a sense of team. The work product is more than the sum of its parts. The interaction forces and meeting each bring something more.
Openness: It is possible to communicate openly, fully and frankly on important topics. Conflicts are seen as normal. Trust, openness and honesty develop. This facilitates the sharing of information. Positive confrontation is possible (Hershey, 1978).
Cooperation and mutual support: The team supports its members and its leader. Disagreements are resolved. Established over time relationships work relaxed, positive mutual expectations, an atmosphere of cooperation, mutual assistance, a desire to influence and be influenced. New members are welcomed with enthusiasm and given the support. The team members are interdependent. Decisions are taken by consensus. Leadership is shared. Conflicts relate to specific problems, not people.
Clarifying roles and responsibilities: Everyone knows what is expected of him in his role and understands the relationship of its position to others. The assignments are clear and accepted.
Sound procedures: The rules are known. The team is well organized. Decisions are made ??based on principles and long-term strategies which the team has. Members listen and discuss.
Appropriate leadership: A carefully selected leader creates relationships of support and cooperation. It does not overwrite the team.
Regular reviews: There are regular assessments of individual and group strengths. Objective decisions are made ??based on evaluations of the results. Everyone is interested in assessing its own effectiveness.
Creative operation: Supporting an atmosphere stimulates ...