CWDC standard 1
1. Understand the value of team working.
1.1. Explain what is meant by team working.
Team working may be defined as a work practice based on the use of teams, or groups of limited numbers of people, who have shared objectives at work and who co-operate, on a permanent or temporary basis, to achieve those objectives in a way that allows each individual to make a distinctive contribution.
In recent decades, team working has grown in importance. Previously, roles at work were often well-defined; in the traditional office or factory; for example, there was usually a strict division of responsibilities and most job titles conveyed exactly which duties people would be expected to undertake. But with advances in technology and education, employers began to place a growing emphasis on versatility, leading to an increasing interest in team working at all levels. The gradual replacement of traditional hierarchical forms with flatter organisational structures, in which employees are expected to fill a variety of roles, has similarly played a part in the rise of the team.
1.2. Explain the benefits and challenges of team working. Benefits
Sharing of ideas
In our workplace when we have a team meeting we can share ideas to get the best possible care for our children, we can also discuss any new ideas as a team to improve our working.
Motivational
Not wanting to let the team down. Shared targets and aims for the team to meet.
Employees needs Employees have social needs; go to work not just for the money but for human contact with workmates etc. Employees can therefore be happier in a team.
Support
More experienced members can help, mentor and develop the less experienced members.
Challenges
Not all work is suited to working in a team - there are some one man tasks. Teams can cause conflicts e.g. personality clashes between members. This happens in our workplace due to different ages, cultures and personalities of people.
The contribution of quieter
1.1. Explain what is meant by team working.
Team working may be defined as a work practice based on the use of teams, or groups of limited numbers of people, who have shared objectives at work and who co-operate, on a permanent or temporary basis, to achieve those objectives in a way that allows each individual to make a distinctive contribution.
In recent decades, team working has grown in importance. Previously, roles at work were often well-defined; in the traditional office or factory; for example, there was usually a strict division of responsibilities and most job titles conveyed exactly which duties people would be expected to undertake. But with advances in technology and education, employers began to place a growing emphasis on versatility, leading to an increasing interest in team working at all levels. The gradual replacement of traditional hierarchical forms with flatter organisational structures, in which employees are expected to fill a variety of roles, has similarly played a part in the rise of the team.
1.2. Explain the benefits and challenges of team working. Benefits
Sharing of ideas
In our workplace when we have a team meeting we can share ideas to get the best possible care for our children, we can also discuss any new ideas as a team to improve our working.
Motivational
Not wanting to let the team down. Shared targets and aims for the team to meet.
Employees needs Employees have social needs; go to work not just for the money but for human contact with workmates etc. Employees can therefore be happier in a team.
Support
More experienced members can help, mentor and develop the less experienced members.
Challenges
Not all work is suited to working in a team - there are some one man tasks. Teams can cause conflicts e.g. personality clashes between members. This happens in our workplace due to different ages, cultures and personalities of people.
The contribution of quieter