Posts and articles about teamwork, leadership and team roles in English. Some funny stories included.
One thing is for certain – skepticism is a trait both positive and necessary for a team! The reason many of us see skepticism in a negative light arises from a skeptic’s difficulty in communicating pleasantly and diplomatically. In order for a team to make the most out of their skeptic, they must first be discovered, then understood and finally communicated with in the proper way.
Team coaching creates a space where the dynamics and purpose of the team can be explored to build a greater purpose that addresses the needs of all stakeholders. Team coaching is a holistic method that drives lasting change. It acknowledges that teams are dynamic systems with their own values, standards, touch points and complex rules of behaviour that are likely to be unknown to outsiders – in short, that they are more than a collection of individuals.
Assertiveness is one of the most important skills for teamwork, the presence of which – or lack thereof – we only notice once the situation has gotten tense, interpersonal relationships are on the brink, differing opinions among teammates abound and emotions are boiling.
There are a number of factors underlying behaviour: personality, motivation, values, abilities and environment, to name a few. So why measure behaviour in particular?
Oli teha üks tähtis töö. Igaüks oli kindel, et Mõni teeb selle ära. Kestahes oleks võinud seda teha, kuid Keegi ei teinud. Mõni sai vihaseks, sest see oli Igaühe töö.
Every team needs Completer-Finisher! Programmer produces code he believes is bug-free. Product is tested. 20 bugs are found.
We are proud to present Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences Special Guest Jo Keeler who is the Belbin UK managing partner and the best Belbin promoter in the world!
There was important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but …