The Monster Inside Library School
Student Teams
Topics
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Introduction
Why Teams
Teamwork Defined
Barriers to Success
Slaying the Monster
Wrap Up
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Introduction
Student Online Class Fears
A. Teamwork
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Time
Technology
Material
Work load
Isolation
Confidence
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Student Teamwork Fears
A.
B.
C.
D.
Others won’t contribute.
I have nothing to offer.
I will get it wrong.
Others will take over.
Issue: Lack control
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Underlying Causes
Most students lack
Skills
Enthusiasm
Trust
for teamwork!
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Why Teams?
Benefits of SLIS Teams
 SLIS: practical projects
 Real world
– Collaboration
– Cross functional
– Global
– Cost effective
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Teamwork Defined
Types of Teamwork
1. Solve problem  Present consensus
2. Set policies  Work Independently
3. Build product  Evaluate
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Individual Classes
Instructors in each class will set
teamwork requirements and needed
assessment procedures depending on
the requirements and goals of various
assignments.
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Teamwork is NOT
 Saying: Let’s split up the assignment and get
back together right before it’s due.
 Thinking: Since some people always do more,
I’ll kick back and see what happens.
 Saying: I have a busy semester so whatever
people want to do is fine by me.
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Teamwork IS
 Attitude
– Participation
– Collaboration
– Team Goals (not egos)
 Planning
– Communication
– Process
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THE Difference
Success versus Chaos!
Results are greater
than the sum of the parts
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Barriers to Success
Disastrous Behavior
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Silent
Absent
Controlling
Stubborn
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Slaying the Monster!
Successful Strategies
 Learn about teammates’ skills
– Set team guidelines
 Discuss assignments
– Set up a process
– Mentor: Leave no teammate behind!
 Collaborate
– Brainstorm
– Build consensus
 Use tools wisely
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Participation is THE Key
 Teamwork is not always easy and takes
practice.
 Teamwork is constantly changing because
each team or team task is different.
 Teamwork becomes easier and confidence
increases with practice.
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Remember
 Teamwork success is determined by
– Attitude
– Planning
Teamwork is an opportunity
to practice leadership and mentoring
in a safe environment.
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Wrap Up
Dr. Phil on Relationships
“People are either Contributors
or they are Destroyers.”
(Heard on TV show, summer 2005)
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Responsibilities
 To the Team
– Always show up.
– Always do the job.
– Always prepare for meetings.
 To Teammates
– Always communicate with each other.
– Always respect each other.
– Always support each other.
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Questions
Check with instructors for specific
teamwork practices in each class.
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Good Luck!
Enid Irwin
SLIS 202 Lecturer
Project Manager, KidsClick!