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[CREATING EFFECTIVE TEAMS ef stages of development save more patients] sr stages of development. ation. They talk about trust and cooperation dur iso initially respond cooperatively t0 others who f others continue to respond competitively Sue> insrate their willingness to compete By arguing ounds Tike an inappropriate staeay> research 1 cooperation from others because not 10 00 se sor personal losses. Sometimes, demonstrating 2 Jing about cooperation from others. Demonstrating ssa more formidable + also result in being viewed tip maintain a reasonable tt level which allows sotiation is an important conflict resolution Sa jution has been found to reeable, or win-win, so 4 cooperation. It also tends fo reduce conflict Py Jc issues that can be dealt with one at & time: ty and depth of the confit are 100 gest 10 BE te themselves In such eases, third party can help ants are often asked to and organizational consult as a result of seemingly insurmountable conflicts it resolution. However, third-party ip and if the inten- lingness on the egy for confli :ht only if all parties want the hel This last-resort strategy requires i fon the part of the third party tive Member Checklist is below. Cele the number that most sceurately se to the statement. Use the following Key 19 vent Chapter 5 + Effective Team Members Disagree strongly 2 = Disagree to some extent 3= Agree to some extent 4= Agree strongly Section 1 1. 1 avoid blaming others for group problems. a 1 a 3 4 7 ares that every group member is trying to do a good job. 2 3 4 3.1 treat people as indivi tions abo viduals and don't mak: ce assumptions about them based on my preconceived notions about people like them. oa : 3 4 do not get bogged down in coals interpersonal issues or personality 1 3 : 7 Section I score. Section II 5. Lencouta, ss ge the process of goal, role, and task clarification I 2 3 4 6.1 encourage the use of effective problem. making procedures. problem-solving and deeision- 1 2 3 1 7 Iona: eps tansy eh ’¢ used to solve problems and make decisions. ' ie i 1 2 3 4 | work to ensure that decisions and solutions a ama re implemented and 1 2 i 3 4 9. Lencourage norms that support productivity, jon, and free: om productivity, innovation, 1 3 5 : (Cominued) 66 (CREATING EFFECTIVE TEAMS (Continued) 10. encourage the use of effective conflit management strategies 1 2 3 4 11 I support the division of labor necessary to accomplish goals 1 2 3 4 Section I score Section IIL 12.1 work to ensure thatthe input and feedback of every member is heard 1 2 3 4 13. I work to ensure that we all have a chance to demonstrate our com= ppetence and skills in the group. 1 2 3 4 14, I discourage any group tendeney to adopt excessive or unnecessary 1 2 3 4 15. 1am, and encourage others to be, cooperative. 1 2 3 4 16. In conflict situations, I communicate my views clearly and explicitly. 1 2 3 4 17. Lrespond cooperatively to others who are behaving competitively 1 2 3 4 Section II score: Section IV 18, Tact, and encourage others to act, in the best interests of the group. 1 2 3 4 19, When members contribute good ideas, I express my appreciation, 1 2 3 4 20,1 encourage and work to achieve mutually agreeable solutions to conflict. 1 2 3 4 Chapter 5 + Effective Team Members Susstssebeees esieaansnaceececeneereerer 21, support the leader's efforts to « achievement. 1 2 22. Loffer advice to the leader whe 1 2 Section IV score Section V 23.1 have negotiated, or would t groups and individuals to help 1 2 24, I share information and impres 25. Lencourage the group not 10 0. nal information or demands. 1 2 26. 1 talk positively about my gro1 L 2 27. [keep other members of the © group is doing. 1 2 Section V score: Section VI 28, When members stray off ta: discussion back to the task, 1 2 29.1 go along with norms the productivity 1 2 30. I encourage high performane 1 2 (CREATING EFFECTIVE TEAMS onflict management strategies. 3 4 cessary to accomplish goals. 3 4 nd feedback of every member is 3 4 ‘a chance to demonstrate our com- 3 4 {0 adopt excessive or unnecessary 3 4 + cooperative. 3 4 aunicate my views clearly and 3 4 s who are behaving competitively. 3 4 1, in the best interests of the group. 3 4 ‘ideas, I express my appreciation. 3 4 1e mutually agreeable solutions to 3 4 Chapter 5 « Efective Team Members o7 21. L support the leader’s efforts to coordinate and facilitate group goal achievement. 1 2 3 4 22. Loffer advice to the leader when I think the advice will be helpful 1 2 3 4 ‘Section IV score: Section V 23.1 have negotiated, or would be willing to negotiate, with other ‘groups and individuals to help my group obtain needed resources. 1 2 3 4 4.1 share information and impressions I have about other parts of the ‘organization with the group. 1 2 3 4 25. Lencourage the group not to overwhelm itself with too much exter- nal information or demands, 1 a 3 4 26. [talk positively about my group to outsiders 1 2 3 4 27. keep other members of the organization informed about what my ‘group is doing. 1 2 3 4 Section V score: Section VI 28. When members stray off task, I diplomatically try to bring the discussion back to the task. 1 2 3 4 29.1 go along with norms that promote group effectiveness and productivity. 1 2 3 4 30, encourage high performance standards. 1 2 3 4 (Comired) 68 CREATING EFFECTIVE TEAMS (Chapter 5 « Effective Team Members (Continues) Section Il: Processes and Procedurt ‘Total Score 31. expect the group to be successful and productive. [as 1 2 3 4 m4 32. 1 encourage innovative ideas. 20-21 1 2 3 4 3. Luse what I have leamed about group development and productiv- Section Ill: Communication and P: ity to help my group become effective. ‘hits Gone, 1 2 3 4 2 34, T encourage the group to frequently assess its functioning and alter 1921 it ifnecessary. 16-18 1 2 3 4 35. I volunteer to perform tasks that need to be done. Section IV: Support and Encourag . 2 7 4 ‘Total Score 18+ Section VI score: ae Ms ‘Total minimum score: 35 Se —__—_—— eTeeal maaan ec0f0 149 Section V: Intergroup Relations My soor ‘Total Score ‘What is your overall membership quotient? ee eee ‘Total Score ‘Your Membership Grade ee 126+ A ee uz1s B ae 9st c Section VI; Work and Productivi ‘Total Seore ‘What are your section scores? 20 Section I: Attitudes and Feelings a 22.24 “Total Score Your Grade ans _—_— 1a A 3 B 10-11 c (CREATING EFFECTIVE TEAMS and productive. 3 4 3 4 roup development and productiv- tive 3 4 tly assess its functioning and alter 3 4 need to be done. 3 4 quotient? ‘Your Membership Grade a B a ‘Your Grade Chapter 5 + Elfective Team Members Section II: Processes and Procedures Total Score Section III: Communication and Participation “Total Score ‘Your Grade a A 19-21 B 16-18 c Section 1V: Support and Encouragement ‘Total Score Your Grade 18+ a 16-17 B Ms a Section V: Intergroup Relations ‘Total Score Your Grade 18+ - 16-17 B Mus c Section VI: Work and Productivity ‘Total Score 2 25.28 22.24 6

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