Teamwork
Successful Strategies for Teams
Team Member Handbook by Frances A. Kennedy, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Accountancy and Legal Studies with Linda B. Nilson, Ph.D. Director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation
Becoming skilled at doing more with others may be the single most important thing you can do to increase your value―regardless of your level of authority.
Useem, Fortune 2006
Published by the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation Clemson University © Frances A. Kennedy, 2008
Teaming Handbook
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Table of Contents
PART 1: Introduction....................................................................... 4 Why Should I Learn to Team? PART 2: Teaming Basics.............................................................. 10 Stages of Development Team Players Teamwork Mental Models Teamwork Skills PART 3: Organizational Tools ...................................................... 36 PART 4: Problem-Solving Framework .......................................... 53 PART 5: Analysis Tools ................................................................ 58 PART 6: When Something Goes Wrong ...................................... 78 PART 7: References ..................................................................... 88
Whenever you see this box, you can find a template to help you with the tool!
Download this Excel template at: www.clemson.edu/OT EI/Resources
Teaming Handbook
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3
PART 1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this handbook is to equip you with tools that can help your team work productively and successfully. These techniques will help your team organize information, organize and run effective meetings, and generate useful member contributions.
Objectives for You
After you read and start using this handbook in your team work, you will be able to: Recognize different team player styles and what each contributes to the team.
Team Member Handbook by Frances A. Kennedy, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Accountancy and Legal Studies with Linda B. Nilson, Ph.D. Director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation
Becoming skilled at doing more with others may be the single most important thing you can do to increase your value―regardless of your level of authority.
Useem, Fortune 2006
Published by the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation Clemson University © Frances A. Kennedy, 2008
Teaming Handbook
Page
2
Table of Contents
PART 1: Introduction....................................................................... 4 Why Should I Learn to Team? PART 2: Teaming Basics.............................................................. 10 Stages of Development Team Players Teamwork Mental Models Teamwork Skills PART 3: Organizational Tools ...................................................... 36 PART 4: Problem-Solving Framework .......................................... 53 PART 5: Analysis Tools ................................................................ 58 PART 6: When Something Goes Wrong ...................................... 78 PART 7: References ..................................................................... 88
Whenever you see this box, you can find a template to help you with the tool!
Download this Excel template at: www.clemson.edu/OT EI/Resources
Teaming Handbook
Page
3
PART 1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this handbook is to equip you with tools that can help your team work productively and successfully. These techniques will help your team organize information, organize and run effective meetings, and generate useful member contributions.
Objectives for You
After you read and start using this handbook in your team work, you will be able to: Recognize different team player styles and what each contributes to the team.