Improving Performance Using Team Charter
Running head: IMPROVING PERFORMANCE USING TEAM CHARTER
Improving Performance Using Team Charter
Management MGT 521
Improving Performance Using Team Charter
When we think of the word “teams,” a variety of popular sporting teams usually comes to mind. Workgroups and study groups can also be considered as teams to the extent that they meet the demands of this definition. A team is a small group of people with complementary skills, who work actively together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable. (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2004, p. 159)
Indeed, an essential criterion of a true team is that the members feel “collectively accountable” for what they accomplish. (Schermerhorn et al., 2004, p. 159)
It is not always easy being a part of a team. There are several ways to becoming an effective team. They are; participate, keep common goals in mind, be open-minded, be clear about your role, assist teammates and support your team. In the following sections, I will be analyzing my team charter, by explaining our differences and how we will use the team charter to improve our performance.
A commitment to teamwork is found in the willingness of every member to “listen and respond constructively to views expressed by others, give others the benefit of the doubt, provide support, and recognize the interests and achievements of others.”(Schermerhorn et al., 2004, p. 160)
Teamwork is important in school because it is important in the business community. Businesses like workers who know how to work well with others, and school is an excellent place to learn what skills are important; and practice those skills. Think of every workplace situation as working in a group / team, and you can begin to realize that teamwork and / or a team-spirit is going to help you be successful.
Through the team charter I have learnt that the members of my team are professionals in their respective fields who share the same
Improving Performance Using Team Charter
Management MGT 521
Improving Performance Using Team Charter
When we think of the word “teams,” a variety of popular sporting teams usually comes to mind. Workgroups and study groups can also be considered as teams to the extent that they meet the demands of this definition. A team is a small group of people with complementary skills, who work actively together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable. (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2004, p. 159)
Indeed, an essential criterion of a true team is that the members feel “collectively accountable” for what they accomplish. (Schermerhorn et al., 2004, p. 159)
It is not always easy being a part of a team. There are several ways to becoming an effective team. They are; participate, keep common goals in mind, be open-minded, be clear about your role, assist teammates and support your team. In the following sections, I will be analyzing my team charter, by explaining our differences and how we will use the team charter to improve our performance.
A commitment to teamwork is found in the willingness of every member to “listen and respond constructively to views expressed by others, give others the benefit of the doubt, provide support, and recognize the interests and achievements of others.”(Schermerhorn et al., 2004, p. 160)
Teamwork is important in school because it is important in the business community. Businesses like workers who know how to work well with others, and school is an excellent place to learn what skills are important; and practice those skills. Think of every workplace situation as working in a group / team, and you can begin to realize that teamwork and / or a team-spirit is going to help you be successful.
Through the team charter I have learnt that the members of my team are professionals in their respective fields who share the same