Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
Holli Davies
Unit Number: 510
Unit Title:
Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
1.1- Explain the features of effective team performance
The features of effective team performance is set up through positive leadership; something which is developed and nurtured. An effective team will work together, be focused and supportive of each other to achieve and reach goals. For a team to be effective, each team member needs to be clear on their roles and responsibilities relating to their job. Team performance will be more effective if there is respect for the leader/manager and an understanding towards their job role and responsibility.
The leader/manager should also be aware of the skills or weakness within the team and be able to provide support where necessary and also utilise their strengths. Training and support will enable staff to improve performance, develop confidence and lift spirits within the team.
1.2- Explain the challenges experienced by developing teams
When you bring a group of diverse individuals together to form a team, challenges such as communication and relationship issues can result. If a team consists of members with similar skills and interests, the purpose of the team may not be achieved, therefore choosing team members who have a range of different skill sets and interests is essential.
Teams need leaders to offer a sense of purpose and direction. Lack of effective leadership challenges effective team development. Without a strong leader to guide the team and hold members accountable, the team may lose morale and momentum.
Conflict within a team is inevitable. How team members deal with conflict is critical to team development. Investing time in training for yourself and your employees in conflict resolution skills is beneficial, for example, studying a counselling course. With the skills to effectively resolve conflict, your team can work together to stay on track without
Unit Number: 510
Unit Title:
Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
1.1- Explain the features of effective team performance
The features of effective team performance is set up through positive leadership; something which is developed and nurtured. An effective team will work together, be focused and supportive of each other to achieve and reach goals. For a team to be effective, each team member needs to be clear on their roles and responsibilities relating to their job. Team performance will be more effective if there is respect for the leader/manager and an understanding towards their job role and responsibility.
The leader/manager should also be aware of the skills or weakness within the team and be able to provide support where necessary and also utilise their strengths. Training and support will enable staff to improve performance, develop confidence and lift spirits within the team.
1.2- Explain the challenges experienced by developing teams
When you bring a group of diverse individuals together to form a team, challenges such as communication and relationship issues can result. If a team consists of members with similar skills and interests, the purpose of the team may not be achieved, therefore choosing team members who have a range of different skill sets and interests is essential.
Teams need leaders to offer a sense of purpose and direction. Lack of effective leadership challenges effective team development. Without a strong leader to guide the team and hold members accountable, the team may lose morale and momentum.
Conflict within a team is inevitable. How team members deal with conflict is critical to team development. Investing time in training for yourself and your employees in conflict resolution skills is beneficial, for example, studying a counselling course. With the skills to effectively resolve conflict, your team can work together to stay on track without