It Takes Teamwork!
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• T- - - - To g e t h e r
•E----Everyone
•A----Achieves
•M----More
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Teamwork
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Why work in teams or groups?
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Why work in teams?
• We all can learn from each other
• Teams can be more effective than individuals when
working on complex projects
• Teamwork helps develop interpersonal skills
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Characteristics of Effective Team Members
• Cooperate and contribute
• Expect success - have a positive “Can do” attitude
• Good communicators
• Reliable
• Respectful of other team members
• Work to find solutions to problems
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Characteristics of Ineffective Team Members
• Aggressive
• Continuously interrupt others
• Disruptive
• Dominating
• Do not take projects/tasks seriously
• Not dependable
• Withdrawn and/or afraid to contribute
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Leadership Skills
Learning to Lead
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Boss versus Leader
Are a boss and leader
always the same?
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Skills of Effective Leaders
• Building and sustaining relationships
• Developing and communicating a vision
• Influencing people
• Making decisions
• Overcoming setbacks and adversity
• Understanding people’s needs
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Characteristics of a Good Leader
• Challenge people to think
• Communicate clear
expectations
• Lead by example
• Make decisions
• Make others feel safe to
• Measure and reward
performance
• Properly allocate and deploy
talent
• Provide continuous feedbackpositive and negative
speak up
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Characteristics of a Good Leader
• Are accountable to others • Genuinely enjoy
responsibility
• Are great teachers
• Invest in relationships
• Ask questions and seek
• Problem solve without
counsel
procrastinating
• Create a positive,
• Are professional
energetic atmosphere
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Leadership and learning are indispensable.
John F. Kennedy
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Problem Solving
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Steps To Problem Solving
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Identify The Problem
• Define the problem to be
solved
• Ask others for input
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Develop Alternative Solutions
Brainstorm a variety of
solutions to the problem
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Select the Best Alternative
• Write down the
advantages and
disadvantages of each
solution
• Discuss each alternative in
detail
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Implement A Solution
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Evaluate the Outcome
Look over the solution – did it work?
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References and Resources
Images:
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Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.
Textbooks:
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Newberry, B. (2010). Life skills for the 21st century: Building a foundation for success. Boston:
Prentice Hall.
Websites:
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Community Tool Box
Core Functions in Leadership
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/leadership-functions
Forbes
Ten Steps You Can Take to Become a Successful Young Leader at Work
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/elhm45edee/10-establish-relationships-with-superiors-andfind-a-mentor/
Forbes
The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day
http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/02/18/the-most-successful-leaders-do-15-thingsautomatically-every-day
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References and Resources
Websites:
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
Free Management Library
http://managementhelp.org/personalproductivity/problem-solving.htm
• Problem Solving
Lorain Community College
http://www.lorainccc.edu/Current+Students/Advising+and+Counseling/Counseling/
Problem+Solving+-+2.htm
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References and Resources
YouTube™:
• United States Department of Labor
Soft Skills – Communication
http://youtu.be/X0voPlW2pSs
• United States Department of Labor
Soft Skills – Professionalism
http://youtu.be/7dPWVjQSad4
• United States Department of Labor
Soft Skills – Teamwork
http://youtu.be/sMFh9QYFh2I
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