BASIC CBLM2 Lead Small Teams

BASIC COMPETENCY #2
Module Title: LEADING SMALL TEAMS

Unit of
competency:
LEAD SMALL TEAMS
Sector: ICT
Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) | Prepared by: Christian S. Dela Cruz
VGD NC III Trainer/Assessor
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Common Competency : Lead Small Teams Mr. Crhistian S. Dela
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VGD NCIII Trainer/Assessor
HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING
MATERIALS
Welcome!
The unit of competency, “Lead Small Team”, contains the knowledge, skills and attitude
required for leading small team. It is one of the BASIC competencies of VISUAL GRAPHIC
DESIGN NC III.
The module, Leading Small Team, contains training materials and activities related to
providing team leadership, assigning responsibilities among members, setting
performance expectation for team members and supervising team perfromance for you
to complete.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-
Checks, Task Sheets and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If
you have you have questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
 Read information sheets and complete the self-checks. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are confident that your outputs
conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist that follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets to your facilitator for evaluation and recording
in the Accomplishment Chart. Outputs shall serve as your portfolio during the
Institutional Competency Evaluation. When you feel confident that you have had
sufficient practice, ask your trainer to evaluate you. The results of your
assessment will be recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment
Chart.
A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation.
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LIST OF COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Lead Workplace Leading Workplace

1 500311109
Communication Communication
2 Lead Small Team Leading Small Team 500311110
Develop and Practice Developing and Practicing

3 500311111
Negotiation Skills Negotiation Skills
Identifying/Determining
Solve Problems Related to
4 Fundamental Cause of 500311112
Work Activities
Problem
Use Mathematical Using Mathematical Concepts
5 500311113
Concepts and Techniques and Techniques
6 Use Relevant Technologies Using Relevant Technologies 500311114
Apply critical thinking and Applying critical thinking and

7 problem solving techniques in problem solving techniques in the 500311142
the workplace workplace
Use information creatively and Using information creatively and
8 500311144
critically critically
9 Work in a diverse environment Working on a diverse environment 500311145
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SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
QUALIFICATION : VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NC III
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Lead Small Team
MODULE TITLE : Lead Small Team

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to lead small team including setting and maintaining team and individual
performance standard.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be

able to:
LO1. Provide team leadership
LO2. Assign responsibilities among members
LO3. Set performance expectation for team members
LO4. Supervise team performance
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INFORMATION SHEET:2.1-1
PROVIDING TEAM
LEADERSHIP
LEARNING OBJECTIVE/S:
After reading this information sheet, you should be able to:

 Identify communication skills required in leading a small team
 Identify the skills and techniques in promoting team building
 use negotiating skills in providing team leadership
Communication Skills Required for Leading Small Team
Effective team leaders communicate clearly. Quality verbal and written communication
skills allow leaders to present expectations to team members in a way workers can
understand. Effective communication skills also allow team leaders to listen to the input
of others.
Communication skills are essential for success in almost any role, but there are
particular skills and techniques that you'll use more as a manager than you did as a
regular worker. These fall under two headings: communicating with team members,
and communicating with people outside your team.
5 Important Communication Skills for Leaders
1. Listening. The most important communication skill for leaders is the ability to
listen. Professional listening skills include listening for the message, listening for
any emotions behind the message and considering relevant questions about the
message.
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Listening for the message means hearing the facts accurately, without
prejudgment or being distracted by other thoughts. It’s also important to listen
for any unusually strong stresses in the sentences or other signs of emotion. In
training, leaders can practice using role-play; if they hear these signs of emotion,
they can respond by saying, “You seem to feel strongly about this. Please tell me
more.”
Help leaders consider questions they might ask when someone gives them a new
idea:
 Why am I being given this information?

 If it’s for a new project, do I have the time and resources to handle it?
 Is it relevant to the company’s mission?
 Is there additional information I need in order to understand the meaning
behind the message, such as in the case of a potential conflict?
2. Complimenting. People work for more than pay; they want to be noticed and
praised for their work.
Compliments are most effective if they are specific to the situation and in
writing, so they can be re-read. For example:
 “You stayed late to finish that report for our client and made sure every
aspect of the project was to his specifications. Thank you for your attention to
detail and pride in your work!”
 “I noticed you took extra time to make sure the new employee had a great
first day. She was very excited about the company and her new job at the end
of the day!”
Use this technique first on those leaders, managers or supervisors who work for
you to show them how to do it for their direct reports.
3. Delegating Tasks Clearly. Think of the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” “why”
and “how” as you explain what needs to be done. Explaining the reason (the
“why”) is especially vital, particularly in regard to deadlines. Employees may not
realize that their job is only part of a series of tasks for a big project. People like
to know the reasons they are doing something. Establish check-in times to
discuss progress.
4. Managing Meetings. What’s a “good” meeting, from the point of view of the
leader, meeting participants and the organization?
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Multiply the estimated hourly pay of each person invited to the meeting by the
length of the meeting, and decide if the meeting is worth this cost. Would an e-
mail do just as well to convey information?
If the purpose of the meeting is to share information, ask talkative attendees

closed-ended (yes or no) questions. Via email, ask open-ended questions (such
as, “What are your thoughts on …”) to encourage quieter attendees to share their
ideas ahead of time, or ask them at the meeting itself. Introverted employees
may have great ideas but be reluctant to talk in a meeting.
5. Positive Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication. Employees closely observe

their leaders. Even if you have just received bad news, when you can be observed
by any employees, act positively. The employee grapevine is amazingly fast!
Smile and say “hello” to each employee you see.
Excellent communication skills are essential for leadership and for business. Use
these strategies to help your leaders become great communicators.
Skills and Techniques in Promoting Team Building
Team building is knowing how to help individuals work as a

cohesive group where all members feel invested in the
direction and accomplishments of the team. All members have
input towards developing goals and defining the steps to take
to reach those goals. Everyone is able to work together to
achieve the group's objectives.
The following lists the main team building skills for effective
teamwork:
 Good communication skills
Without communications, there is not a team at all. Good communication skills

are absolutely crucial for every good team and effective teamwork. Examples of
good communication skills are verbal and non-verbal communication skills, to be
patient and confident.
 Active listening and care for others
Listening skills have the top position in the team building skills list. To build a team
you have to understand other team member’s needs, beliefs, worries, hopes. This
can be achieved only by active listening including care and attention to other
members.
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 Collaborative skills
To make collaboration with many people is one of the most difficult task, but also
one of the most important prerequisites to achieve successful team work. That is
why collaborative skills are key team building skills on our list. Effective team
means a great collaborative team.
 Building confidence
This is absolutely critical ability among the team building and team leader skills.
Confidence keeps a team together. It promotes support and reliability. No matter
whether you are a team manager, leader or an employee, you have to be
confident. To be confident means that people can rely on you and can trust you.
 Creativity, creative thinking and idea exchange
Creativity is a characteristic of every good and effective team. Creative thinking

is the most important factor for future success. This is the factor that can turn a
previously unsuccessful organization to one that is a leader in the market. Good
and creative ideas are among main reasons for business growth. Every team
should have a suitable environment for idea exchange. Members have to share
and develop ideas. Idea exchange and creativity are key team building skills.
 Patience
To be patient is crucial quality too. Patience is about being tolerable and

understanding. If you want to build a friendship with others you have to be
patient.
 Supportive
There is no team without support. Team members have to support each other
and have to rely on each other. These are the main building elements of a team.
So being supportive have also a key place in the team building skills list.
 Problem-solving skill
In every team there are problems. No matter whether you are a team manager or
an employee, you have to learn to deal with conflicts in the most effective way.
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Other essential abilities in the team building list for effective teamwork are:
 Respectful
 Positive Attitude
 Relationship Building
 Responsibility
 Understanding Feelings
 Honesty
 Influencing
Learn and develop these teamwork skills because they are the basic answer to the
question “How to build an effective team ?”.
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Negotiating Skills
Negotiation involves two or more people finding an acceptable solution to a shared

problem. Successful negotiators control the process, and come away with a result
they're satisfied with – whether or not they've made compromises along the way.
Negotiation isn't limited to "big decisions." When you're working with other people,
much of your time is spent negotiating – even if it's just deciding whose turn it is to
collect the coffees!
For projects to be successful, roles, strategies, targets, and deadlines all need to be
agreed, ideally to everyone's satisfaction.
And there are also times when a very obvious negotiation process is taking place, such
as setting payment terms with a client, or agreeing the contract details for a new job.
So, what are the skills you need to negotiate well?
 Do your Homework
Whatever approach you take to the negotiations themselves, preparation is the

key.To help you get your preparation right, here are eight factors to consider in
advance:
a. Goals. What are you trying to achieve during the negotiation? And what do
you think the other person's goals will be?
b. Trades. What might you be able to ask for, and what would you be prepared
to give away?
c. Alternatives. If you really can't achieve your goals, what would be your "best
alternative to a negotiated agreement" (BATNA)? Your position will be more
secure if you have a number of options, so it's worth putting plenty of effort
into addressing this point.
d. Relationships. How have negotiations gone with this person in the past? Just
as importantly, what kind of relationship do you want with them in the
future?
e. Expected outcomes. What precedents have been set? Based on those, and on
any other evidence you have, what seems to be the most likely outcome of
this negotiation?
f. Consequences. Is this a big, one-off deal, or one of many smaller
negotiations? What do you and the other party stand to gain or lose?
g. Power. Who holds the power here? How might this affect the negotiation
process?
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h. Solutions. Taking all of these points into account, what do you now consider
to be a fair outcome – one that you can put forward with confidence?
 Choose your Negotiation Style
Many people assume that there's just one, "perfect" style of negotiation that we
should all be aiming for.
In fact, there are several approaches to choose from. It's important to vary your
style to suit the subject – and significance – of each negotiation you enter into.
Think about what you're trying to achieve, how important "total" success is, and
how willing you are to compromise. Also, bear in mind how much you need to
maintain an ongoing relationship with the other people involved.
 Negotiate!
With your preparations complete,

it's time to have the crucial
conversation.
From the moment you start, keep

your end goals firmly in mind. If
the conversation goes to plan,
what will you have achieved? And how will the different parties feel about it?
This should also help you to anticipate how the next few minutes will go.
The six steps are:
1. Treat the other person with respect.

2. Separate the person from the problem.
3. Understand their point of view.
4. Listen first, talk second.
5. Stick to the facts.
6. Explore options together.
 Increase your Chances
No matter how prepared you are, or how carefully you follow your chosen
approach, you'll need to draw on a range of people skills to achieve the results
you want.
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It's important to be assertive in negotiations, but remember to listen, too! And
try to strike a balance between emotion and logic – "heart" and "head."
Whatever you're negotiating, confidence is crucial. If yours is low, focus on

building a strong relationship with the other participants, rather than on giving a
brilliant performance. Whoever you're dealing with, you'll likely get a better
outcome if you can gain their trust – and if they feel they can trust you in return.
Up to Date Dissemination of Instruction and Requirements to Members
Without communicating workplace policies, processes and the company's mission and
principles, employers cannot reasonably expect employees to perform their job
functions; much less enjoy working for the company. Many employers provide
employees with a job description and then expect that they'll require little more to do
their jobs. However, timely and regular workplace information conveys an important
message from the organization's leadership: The company cares enough about its
employees to keep them well-informed about the organization and its direction.
1. Conduct mandatory all-staff meetings quarterly and departmental staff meetings

at least monthly, depending on the size of the organization, the business stage
your company is in and the number and size of your departments. For example,
it may not be feasible to conduct all-staff meetings if your company has dozens of
employees who work in remote areas throughout the country. However, if your
company is the early stages of development, it's essential that you regularly
update staff and leadership on the organization's strategy, growth and direction.
2. E-mail employees about updates to the company's intranet and require that
employees provide electronic signatures that indicate they have read and
understand critical updates. However, don't overload employees with mostly
unnecessary emails. Devise a system for sending critical updates versus sending
updates that don't need immediate attention, such as marking critical e-mail
messages with a colored flag.
3. Post employee training materials on the company intranet and provide written
materials to supplement online training. Coordinate efforts with your IT
department to offer online courses, seminars and workshops for mandatory
leadership refresher training, as well as optional coursework that employees can
complete on their own time.
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4. Establish publication dates and submission deadlines for the company's
newsletter. Encourage management and employees to make contributions that
benefit the organization or enlighten co-workers on topics such as diversity
awareness, safety measures, announcements and employee discounts. Consider
mailing newsletters to employees' home addresses to ensure they receive them
and can read them at their leisure.
5. Provide training to supervisors and managers on communication skills. Mandate

leadership in areas such as how to conduct face-to-face meetings for discussing
employee performance evaluations and best practices for giving employees
constructive feedback. Distribute take-aways from leadership training so
supervisors and managers will have easy reference materials or can use the
materials as cheat sheets.
6. Revise employee handbooks at least once a year. Get input from both HR and
employee committees on the type of information that employees need in their
handbooks. Also, get department managers and supervisors to review
handbooks before publication to benefit from a variety of perspectives.
Art of Listening and Treating Individual Team Members Concern
The most successful business leaders understand the art of listening is key to effective
leadership. It is an art that can be acquired and developed, but only if you are willing to
commit time and resources to doing it well.
Here are six effective forms of listening that will help get you started:
1. Show That You Care.
When you care about your employees, they tend to work harder and aim to exceed
your expectations. Employees want to be led by those who genuinely care about
who they are and what they represent to the team and organization at-large.
Don’t just view your employees as tools and resources for your own success –
but as people and valuable assets who bring unique capabilities and aptitudes
not necessarily limited to their job functions
2. Engage Yourself
Beyond caring, engage yourself in matters important to your employees. When

they share their opinions, ask questions and encourage them to elaborate and
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expand upon their perspectives. When you engage yourself more actively, hold
yourself accountable and follow-up with your employees, they will know that
you are listening, paying attention and attempting to understand what matters
most to them.
3. Be Empathetic
The workplace is fueled with the stress and pressure of each day. Because
every employee manages stress and pressure differently, it is important that you
are empathetic to how these distractors impact employee performance. Express
your concern and show your employees that you feel their frustrations. Don’t be
afraid to express sentiment or feel that it will weaken your stature or authority
as a leader.
4. Don’t Judge Others
Leaders that judge others are not listening. Instead of judging someone, they
could be learning from them.
5. Be Expansively Mindful
Great leaders are extremely mindful of their surroundings. They know how to
actively listen beyond the obvious via both verbal and non-verbal
communication. They acknowledge others via body language, facial expressions
and nods. These types of leaders possess a tremendous degree of executive
presence and are tuned in to the dynamics that are taking place around them, at
all times.
Leaders that are mindful are not just hearing conversations; they are listening to
them and engaging in the dialogue. They don’t fake it, they are taking note of
what is being said and how people are saying it and are making continuous eye-
contact and gestures.
6. Don’t Interrupt
How many times has your leader rudely interrupted your train of thought? It’s
fair to say this is a common occurrence. Compassionate leaders listen and don’t
interrupt the flow of the dialogue. They embrace two-way communication and
are aware that with every interruption comes disengagement. They earn respect
from their peers by being a patient listener.
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Stay focused on what your employees are saying. Stay in the moment and be
respectful of others. Listen and become a more compassionate leader.
References: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_92.htm
https://trainingindustry.com/blog/leadership/5-important-
communication-skills-for-leaders/
https://www.businessphrases.net/team-building-skills/
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/essential-negotiation.htm
https://work.chron.com/tools-disseminating-workplace-information-
11070.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/05/20/6-effective-ways-
listening-can-make-you-a-better-leader/#66d67e291756
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SELF-CHECK NO. 2.1-1
PROVIDING TEAM
LEADERSHIP
Enumeration. Enumerate the following. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. What are the five important communication skills for leaders?
2. Give at least five of the main team building skills for effective teamwork.
3. Give at least 5 factors to consider in advance in preparing for negotiation.
4. Give at least five effective forms of listening.
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ANSWER KEY No. 2.1-1
PROVIDING TEAM
LEADERSHIP
1. What are the five important communication skills for leaders?

a. Listening
b. Complementing
c. Delegating tasks clearly
d. Managing meetings
e. Positive verbal and non-verbal communication
2. Give at least five of the main team building skills for effective teamwork
a. Good communication skills
b. Active Listening
c. Collaborative skills
d. Building confidence
e. Ccreativity, creative thinking and Idea exchange
f. Patience
g. Supportive
h. Problem-solving skills
3. Give at least 5 factors to consider in advance in preparing for negotiation.
a. Goals
b. Trades
c. Alternatives
d. Relationships
e. Expected outcomes
f. Consequences
g. Power
h. Solutions
4. Give at least five effective forms of listening.
a. Show that you care
b. Engage yourself
c. Be empathetic
d. Don’t judge others
e. Be expansively mindful
f. Don’t interrupt
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TASK SHEET 2.1-1
Title: Providing Team Leadership
Performance Objective: You are required to perform an activity that would

demonstrate your team leadership. The objective of the activity is to transfer 5 glasses
full of water from point A to point B without spilling or with minimal spillage.
Supplies / Materials:
 5 Glasses
 Water
Equipment: 2 Chairs
Step / Procedure:
1. Form a group of 5 participants.
2. As a leader, meet with your members to plan the strategies that you will be using
in transferring 5 glasses of water from point A to point B. The challenge is the
player transferring the water must stand using one foot only. Planning stage is
limited to 5 minutes only.
3. After 5 minutes, the group should start carrying out their plan with minimal
spillage. The level of transferred water should not be lower than the
demarcation line.
Assessment Method:
 Observation
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2.1-1
PROVIDING TEAM LEADERSHIP
CRITERIA YES NO
Did you facilitated the planning stage of the activity accordingly?
Did you listen intently to the suggestions of members?
Is the execution of the activity according to plan?
Was your group able to transfer 5 glasses of water from point A to point B
successfully?
Instructor’s Signature :
Student’s Signature :
Date of Performance :
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DETAILS OF LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING OUTCOME2 Assign Responsibilities Among Members
CONTENTS:
 Duties and Responsibilities of each Team Member
 Skills in Identifying Individual Skills, Knowledge and Attitude as Basis for
Allocating Responsibilities
 Knowledge in Identifying each Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Duties and responsibilities are allocated in respect to the skills, knowledge and
attitudes of every team member
2. Duties are allocated having regard to individual preference, domestic and
personal considerations
3. Duties and responsibilities of each member are properly identified and defined
CONDITIONS::(Tools, equipment, s/m, references/materials)

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 CBLM
 Paper
 Learning Materials
 Pencil
 Eraser
METHODOLOGIES:
 Self-paced/
 modular
 Discussion
 Role play
 Brainstorming
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written test
 Direct Observation
 Interview
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LEARNING OUTCOME 2: Assign Responsibilities among members
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read Information Sheet 2.2-1 on Assigning You may clarify with the
Responsibilities Among Members facilitator if you have concerns
on the lesson
2. Answer Self Check No. 2.2-1 Compare answers with Answer

Key No. 2.2-1
You must answer all questions

correctly before proceeding to
the next activity.
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INFORMATION SHEET 2.2-1
ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG TEAM MEMBERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Explain the duties and responsibilities of each team member
 Identify the knowledge, skills and attitude as basis for allocating responsibilities
 Explain the factors that leaders need to consider in allocation responsibilities to
a member
Duties and Responsibilities of each Team Member
Teams are usually selected or authorized by the Quality Council. A team normally
consists of Team leader, Facilitator, Recorder, Timekeeper and Members. Each and
every member have their own responsibilities. They play their role for the welfare of
the team. Some of the roles and responsibilities of team members are briefly explained
below.
 Role and Responsibilities of Team leader
A team leader is selected by the quality council, sponsor or the team itself.
1. Team leader ensures smooth and effective operations of the team.

2. He ensures that all members participate during the meetings and he prevents
members from dominating the proceedings unnecessarily.
3. He serves as a mediator between the team and the Quality Council.
4. He implements the changes recommended by the team.
5. He prepares the agenda of all meetings and ensure necessary resources are
available for the meeting.
6. Team leader ensures that team decisions are taken by consensus rather than
unilaterally.
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 Role and Responsibilities of Facilitator
Facilitator is not a member of the team. Yet his role in the team is indispensable.
1. Facilitator supports the leader for facilitating the team during

initial stages of the team.
2. He focuses on team process.
3. He acts as resource to the team
4. He provides feed back to the team concerning the effectiveness of
the team process.
 Role and Responsibilities of Team Recorder
1. Team recorder is selected by the team leader or by the team and may be
rotated on a periodic basis.
2. He documents the main ideas of the team’s discussion.
3. He presents the documents for the team to review during the meeting and
distribute them as ‘minutes of the meeting‘ afterwards.
4. He participates as a team member.
 Role and Responsibilities of Time keeper
1. Time keeper is selected by the leader or by the team and may be rotated on a
periodic basis.
2. He monitors the time to maintain the schedule as per agenda.
3. He participates as a team member.
 Role and Responsibilities of Individual Member
1. Team member is selected by the leader, sponsor, or quality council (or) is a

member of a natural work team.
2. He should actively, participate in meetings and shares knowledge, expertise,
ideas and information.
3. He should respect others’ contribution.
4. He should listen carefully and ask questions.
5. He should be enthusiastic.
6. He should work for consensus on decisions.
7. He should be committed to team objectives.
8. He should carry out assignments between meetings such as collecting data,
observing processes, charting data and writing reports.
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Skills in Identifying Individual Skills, Knowledge and Attitude as Basis for
Allocating Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Attitude are the abilities and characteristics that enable a job
holder to accomplish the activities described in a task statement that describes what the
job holder does.
 Knowledge
Knowledge is the condition of being aware of something. It is the cognitive

processing of information. It includes the recall, recognition, understanding,
application, and evaluation of facts, patterns, and concept.
Knowledge can be measured with written or oral exams where a person

documents or explains what they know.
 Skills
Skills relate to the ability to physically perform an activity or task. It includes

physical movement, coordination, dexterity and the application of knowledge.
Competency and proficiency in the execution of skills requires training and

practice. Skills are measured in terms of speed, precision, and/or technique
through observation or monitoring.
 Attitude
Attitude is a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something. It includes

the manner in which a person may deal with things emotionally, and it is often
reflected in a person’s behavior. A person’s attitude can significantly affect
feelings, values, appreciation, and motivation towards something.
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Examples:
KSA Examples of Learning
Knowledge  the parts of an automobile

 the ingredients for making cookies
 the names of world leaders
Skills  How to fix an automobile

 how to make cookies
 How to send email
Attitudes  appreciate other peoples contributions

 to motivate to work hard
 to value good customer relations
Knowledge in Identifying each Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leaders need to allocate roles to team members in such a way that the roles are
coordinated to achieve the team's goals and that team members take responsibility for
their individual roles. Allocating appropriate roles and coordinating these roles can lead
to increased morale and motivation.
There are a number of factors that Team Leaders need to consider when allocating roles
to ensure that the team is effectively meeting its goals. Team Leaders need to ensure
that team members:
 Understand Their Roles
In order to be effective in their assigned roles, team members clearly need to

understand their role and the expectations of the role. If the expectations are
unclear then the team member may inadvertently underachieve thus
jeopardizing the successful achievement of the team goals.
 Understand the Roles of Team Mates
Understanding the roles of team mates helps ensure that team members
concentrate on their own responsibilities and that their actions do not impinge
on their team mates functions. Team members need to understand the
challenges and basic functions of other roles so that they can support and
complement their team mates.
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 Understand How the Roles Interrelate in the Achievement of Team Goals
As team members take ownership of the team's goals it is important that they
understand how the different roles of each team member interrelates. Knowing
that each role is contributing towards the achievement of team goals encourages
team members to play their part and take responsibility for their work.
Understanding how the team operates increases the sense of belonging to a team
and a belief that the whole team is moving in the same direction.
 Have Authority to Coordinate Activities with team mates
It is important that team mates have the authority to coordinate their activities
with team mates. This helps ensure that obstacles can be effectively dealt with by
the team and that opportunities for improvements to the work process can be
capitalized upon.
One method for allocating the appropriate type of tasks to team members is
Responsibility Charting. Responsibility Charting involves identifying who is best suited
to dealing with a situation or issue in a certain way by identifying four roles that
individuals adopt in relation to a decision. These four roles are:
 Information provider
 Consultant
 Decision maker
 Knowledge recipient
References: https://accountlearning.com/roles-and-responsibilities-of-team-members-
in-a-team/
https://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-
learning/learning/process/obtaining/obtaining-
information/knowledge-skills-attitudes/
https://sielearning.tafensw.edu.au/toolboxes/toolbox316/ip/ip_c02.html
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SELF-CHECK N0.2.2-1-
Identification. Write T on the space provided beside the number if the statement is
correct. Otherwise, write F.
1. He should work for consensus on decisions.
2. He documents the main ideas of the team’s discussion.
3. He monitors the time to maintain the schedule as per
agenda.
4. He prepares the agenda of all meetings and ensure
necessary resources are available for the meeting.
5. He presents the documents for the team to review
during the meeting and distribute them as “minutes of
the meeting” afterwards.
6. He provides feed back to the team concerning the
effectiveness of the team process.
7. He serves as a mediator between the team and
the Quality Council.
8. He should actively, participate in meetings and shares
knowledge, expertise, ideas and information.
9. He ensures smooth and effective operations of the
team.
10. He should listen carefully and ask questions.
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ANSWER KEY 2.2-1
1. Individual Member
2. Team Recorder
3. Time Keeper
4. Team Leader
5. Team Recorder
6. Facilitator
7. Team Leader
9. Team Leader
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LEARNING OUTCOME 3 Set performance expectation for team members
CONTENTS:
 Knowledge and Skills in Setting Individual Performance Target/ Expectation
 Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
 Employee Policies and Procedures
 Defining Performance Expectations Criteria
1. Performance expectations are established based on client needs and according
to assigned requirements
2. Performance expectations are based on individual team member’s duties and
responsibilities
3. Performance expectations are discussed and disseminated to individual team
member
CONDITIONS:
 CBLM
 Paper
 Pencil
 Eraser
METHODOLOGIES:
 Self-paced/modular
 Discussion
 Case study
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written test
 Portfolio Analysis
 Interview
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LEARNING OUTCOME 3: SET PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION FOR TEAM

MEMBERS
1. Read Information Sheet 2.3-1 on Setting You may clarify with the
Performance Expectation for Team Members facilitator if you have concerns
on the lesson

Key No. 2.3-1

the next activity.
3. Perform the Task Sheet No. 2.3-1 on setting Evaluate your performance
Performance Expectation for Team Members using Performance Criteria
Check List No. 2.3-1
Your performance will also be

evaluated by your trainer using
the same Performance Criteria
Checklist
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SETTING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION FOR TEAM MEMBERS

 Identify knowledge and skills required in setting individual performance
target/expectation
 Explain the duties and responsibilities of team member
 Determine the employee policies and procedures
 Set performance expectation criteria
Knowledge and Skills in Setting Individual Performance Target/ Expectation
Setting expectations for your employees is an essential responsibility that many

business owners gloss over. Clear employee expectations benefit not only your staff, but
your business as a whole.
It is important to set clear employee and performance expectations for each new person
during the onboarding process. Be specific and clear as to what the expectations are and
how you will measure them. Performance expectations should be measured by the
company and communicated by management or leadership.
Performance expectations go beyond a job description and include a range of expected

outcomes – for example, the impact of the work on the organization, expectations on
level of service rendered to clients and co-workers, and the organizational values
demonstrated by the employee
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Steps to set expectations for new and existing staff members
To improve the chances of employees meeting or exceeding your expectations, follow

these steps when you plan and set them.
1. Determine what your expectations are.
Before you can have a conversation with your staff members, you need to have a
conversation with yourself and write down what your realistic expectations are.
For example, you may expect staff members to do the following:
 Complete projects within the given timeframe.

 Have a positive attitude.
 Take initiative on starting new projects and coming up with new ideas
that can benefit the company.
 Come to work on time.
 Follow the dress code.
 Remain professional at all times when communicating with clients and
other staff members.
 Follow up with clients within two business days.
 Respect each other.
2. Minimize confusion by making expectations clear.
Clear communication from leaders is imperative for success. If staff members

don't fully understand what you expect from them, it'll be difficult for them to
meet your expectations. You can do these things to make them clear:
 Lay out exactly what your expectations are in paperwork for new hires.
 Provide existing employees with a digital or print guide as an amendment
to your employee handbook or their job responsibilities.
 Don't just hand staff members your expectations guide – meet with them
to discuss what they are.
 Address any questions employees have about your expectations.
 Ensure they understand what your expectations are.
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3. Let staff members know why your expectations are important.
When employees understand why expectations are important, it can help them
see the bigger picture and feel like their role in the company matters.
 Don't just tell staff members what your expectations are – communicate
why they are important.
 Help staff members see how the company as a whole can benefit when
they meet or exceed your expectations.
 Beyond communicating the importance of your expectations, break down
the "why" in as much detail as possible to minimize confusion.
4. Provide examples of why expectations are important.
Offer concrete examples as to why you've set certain expectations, and explain to
your team how these expectations connect to the big-picture goals of the
company.
 Being on time for work ensures operations run smoothly.

 Adhering to the dress code casts the company in a professional light
among customers.
 Displaying a positive attitude at work helps employees deal with stress
and keeps morale up.
5. Get an agreement and commitment.
Formalize the expectations by requiring employees to sign off on them. When

employees sign off on your expectations, it makes them feel more serious. In the
event they don't meet your expectations, you will have the documentation to
hold them accountable and make a case as to how they have fallen short of the
agreement.
Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
Each team member has a role to play on the team, defined by skill set and experience.
Some might be optimists, providing encouragement, innovative ideas and positivity,
while others will be more pragmatic and encourage definable goals and structure. The
point is that all roles have their own value in the collaboration of a team. Here are some
general roles and responsibilities for a team member:
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 Actively participate.
 Be an active listener.
 Take notes.
 Complete tasks and assignments.
Employee Policies and Procedures
Employee policies and procedures are descriptions of

how all employees, regardless of job description or title,
are expected to conduct themselves. Employee policies
and procedures are typically developed by a company’s
human resources (HR) department and distributed to all
employees in the form of a handbook. Employees are
expected to use this handbook as a guide, referring to it
often to find information on the company, as well as guidelines on vacation, sick time
and pay.
 Corporate Mission Statement
While most employees are aware of a company’s general mission upon getting
hired, the precise details should be spelled out and distributed to each employee.
Mission statements include things such as sales goals and marketing initiatives,
where a company has been and where it hopes to go. This should include top
management's vision of the company.
 Conduct Expected from Employees
All employers have to set general policies regarding employee conduct. That
includes guidelines on what is considered appropriate behavior between two
employees, as well as employees and managers and employees and customers.
This section will also include information on absenteeism, insubordination and
all areas of employee conduct.
Example: Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled and on time. If

it is impossible to report for work as scheduled, employees must call their
manager before their starting time
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 Vacation and Sick Time
Most companies offer vacation and sick time to their employees. Much of the
time, vacation is based on an employee’s experience, with those who have spent
more years at the company receiving more time. Sick time also varies, and an
employer must detail such policies, as well as whether or not employees will be
compensated during vacation and sick time.
Example: New full-time employees will receive a pro-rata number of vacation

days based on one day for each month worked in the hired calendar year, not to
exceed 10 days
.
 Employee Compensation Policies
Employees have a wide range of pay, but those who work for the same company
are often paid on the same day. Policies and procedures must outline when
employees will be paid, whether it be once a week or twice a month. Employees
also need to be made aware if direct deposit is available, as well as the guidelines
on bonus pay and reimbursement for mileage and other work-related expenses.
Example: Employees are paid on the 1st and 15th of each month.
 Health Benefits Policies
Companies that offer health benefits need to include key aspects, such as pricing
for individuals and families, in their list of employee policies and procedures.
Many companies also have a mandatory waiting period of anywhere from 30 to
90 days before benefits become available to an employee.
Example: Full-time employees, their spouses and eligible dependent children are
eligible for health benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of
continuous employment.
 Employee Retirement Packages
Programs such as 401K and other forms of retirement are another important
aspect of employee policies and procedures. Companies must provide
information on the different type of options available.
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 Other Policies and Procedures
Employee policies and procedures should consist of every imaginable situation

and topic, ensuring that employees understand all aspects of working for a
company. That includes policies on acceptable attire, safety, termination and
resignation, working from home and overtime.
Defining Performance Expectations Criteria
While the list of Major Job Duties tells the employee what is to be done, performance
standards provide the employee with specific performance expectations for each major
duty. They are the observable behaviors and actions which explain how the job is to be
done, plus the results that are expected for satisfactory job performance. They tell the
employee what a good job looks like. The purpose of performance standards is to
communicate expectations. Some supervisors prefer to make them as specific as
possible, and some prefer to use them as talking points with the specificity defined in
the discussion. Keep in mind that good performance typically involves more than
technical expertise. You also expect certain behaviors (e.g. friendliness, helpfulness,
courteousness, punctuality, etc.). It is often these behaviors that determine whether
performance is acceptable. Performance standards are:
 Based on the position, not the individual

 Observable, specific indicators of success
 Meaningful, reasonable and attainable
 Describe "fully satisfactory" performance once trained
 Expressed in terms of Quantity, Quality, Timeliness, Cost, Safety, or
Outcomes In determining performance standards, consider the following:
 What does a good job look like?

 How many or how much is needed?
 How long should it take?
 When are the results needed?
 How accurate or how good is acceptable?
 Are there budget considerations?
 Are there safety considerations?
 Are there legislative or regulatory requirements that require strict adherence?
 Are there behaviors that are expected in your department to promote teamwork,
leadership, creativity, customer service?
 What results would be considered satisfactory?
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 What condition will exist when the duty is well performed?
 What is the difference between good and poor performance?
References: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/workplace-
issues
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9451-clear-employee-
expectations.html
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/team-roles-
and-responsibilities
https://hr.iu.edu/training/performance_management/define.htm
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SELF-CHECK 2.3-1
True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct on the space provided, otherwise
write FALSE.
1. It is important to set clear employee and performance expectations for
each new person during the on-boarding process.
2. Employee compensation policies should be included in
defining performance expectation criteria.
3. Performance standards are based on the individual not the position.
4. Performance expectations go beyond a job description and include a
range of expected outcomes.
5. Performance standards are observable, specific indicators of success.
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ANSWER KEY 2.3-1
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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TASK SHEET 2.3-1
Title: Setting performance expectation for team members
Performance Objective: You are required to set performance expectation criteria for a
team member.
Supplies / Materials:
 Paper
 Pencil
Equipment: PC with internet connection
Step / Procedure:
1. Make a research on the duties and responsibilities of a particular

post in a company.
2. On a piece of paper, set performance expectation criteria of the job
post that you have researched following this format.
Position:
Duties and Responsibilities Performance Expectation Criteria
 
3. Submit it to the facilitator.
Assessment Method:
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2.3-1
CRITERIA YES NO
Is the performance expectation criteria set:
Based on the position, not the individual?
Observable, specific indicators of success
Meaningful, reasonable and attainable
Describe "fully satisfactory" performance once trained
Expressed in terms of Quantity, Quality, Timeliness, Cost, Safety, or Outcomes
Instructor’s Signature :
Student’s Signature :
Date of Performance :
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LEARNING OUTCOME 4 Supervise team performance

CONTENTS:
 Knowledge and Skills in Monitoring Team Member Performance
 Monitoring Team Operation to Ensure Client Needs and Satisfaction
 Methods of Monitoring Performance
 Informal/Formal Counseling Skills
1. Monitor team member’s performance in respect to the defined performance
criteria
2. Provide team members with feedback, positive support and advice on strategies
to overcome any difficulties
3. Inform team members of any changes in the priority allocated to assignment or
task
4. Provide communication follow-up on all issues affecting the team
CONDITIONS:
 CBLM
 Paper
 Pencil
 Eraser
METHODOLOGIES:
 Self-paced/modular
 Discussion
 Case study
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written test
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LEARNING OUTCOME 3: SUPERVICE TEAM PERFORMANCE
4. Read Information Sheet 2.4-1 on Supervising You may clarify with the
Team Performance facilitator if you have concerns
on the lesson

Key No. 2.4-1

the next activity.
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SUPERVISING TEAM PERFORMANCE

 Identify knowledge and skills required in monitoring team member
 Identify the methods of monitoring performance
 Identify the methods of monitoring team operation
Knowledge and Skills in Monitoring Team Member Performance

Tracking team member performance is important. Talented employees want feedback
to help them grow and improve, but beyond that, it simply makes sense to keep track of
what’s going on at your business.
However, quantifying and measuring performance metrics is easier said than done.
Traditional metrics such as productivity can present a moving target and can often be
misleading. As Jeff Haden notes in an article for Inc, “measuring is important, but
measuring what you need to measure and measuring it the right way is critical.”
There are a number of different methods to choose from for actually tracking
performance metrics. The Houston Chronicle outlined regular appraisals, productivity
tests, 360-degree feedback, and management by objectives as a few common forms of
measuring individual performance metrics.
Certainly, there are a number of metrics that can be used when it comes to tracking how
team members are doing, and the most effective ones will depend on your business and
on different team member roles.
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Here are five metrics for measuring team member performance.
1. Attendance
First and foremost, it’s important to look at whether a team member shows up to
work or not. Attendance is definitely worth tracking. We’ve talked about using
time and attendance data for company growth before, but team attendance can
be a useful performance metric as well. Automating time and attendance is a
great way to keep an eye on things. If a team member is consistently showing up
late, leaving early, or taking an unusual number of sick days, they’re likely not
showing their full potential.
Poor attendance can be caused by any number of things, including a lack of

motivation, health issues, or burnout. There are a number of indirect costs of
absenteeism, such as the extra pressure put on other team members who have to
make up for missing coworkers, which can effect work quality and safety.
Furthermore, if your organization is understaffed and team members are
overworked in general, it’s best to address the problem as soon as possible to
avoid putting team health and well-being at risk.
2. Helpfulness
We love helping our clients, so it isn’t surprising that we’d aim to include
helpfulness on a list of team member performance metrics. Joshua Konowe of
Konowe & Associates told All Business Experts that helpfulness is a key
performance metric at his company: “At our company, we ask: ‘Who in your
department (or another department) has been the most helpful over the past six
months to you and your operational role?’”
He adds that posing this question to team members is “a great motivator, is

totally anonymous, and identifies the real doers in the company—not just what
management believes.’” Helpfulness is important for fostering a culture of
teamwork, allowing your team to perform better when tackling difficult tasks
together. It might be difficult to measure helpfulness, but Konowe’s method is a
great place to start.
3. Efficiency
Team members need to be able to complete their work on time. They should
have a good handle on the limitations provided by the time and resources
available and should be able to prioritize to get things done as efficiently as
possible. Look for missed deadlines or work that suffers as a result of cramming
for deadlines for clues as to how efficiently a team member is working.
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Attendance is important here too: if you see a team member clocking large
amounts of overtime every day, you may need to speak to them about time
management.
4. Initiative
It’s nice when those you work with ask what’s needed and where they can help.
It’s even nicer when they see a need and take steps to meet it on their own. An
employee that takes initiative is definitely a sign of team satisfaction and
engagement.
Looking at team members who take initiative is also important for growing
businesses and for rapidly changing workplaces that require people who can
adapt and be proactive. Initiative-taking is definitely a difficult metric to
measure, but a good place to start would be by keeping track of the times you
see a team member taking initiative, either with a nifty app or with good old-
fashioned pen and paper.
5. Quality
The quality of work your team members put out is perhaps the most important
metric, but it is also the most difficult to define. Team members who care about
what they do and are engaged at work will likely perform better, and it’s a
good idea to recognize resulting achievements.
Productivity is more complex than simply looking at the number of sales calls
put out or the number of blog posts published. How many meaningful
connections did your salesperson actually make with the new leads? How much
of your content actually gets viewed and shared by your audience? One
suggestion is to measure the amount of work that gets rejected or needs to be
redone as a proxy for the quality of work, but it’s best to pick and design the
method that suits your business best.
Monitoring Team Operation to Ensure Client Needs and Satisfaction
To drive your team toward achieving improved results you will need to monitor their
performance. Doing this in a way that is both empowering and data-driven, and not
intrusive and counterproductive is challenging.
The first rule to monitoring team performance is to properly gauge a given group’s
characteristics; try and sense the degree to which the team and individuals within it can
withstand scrutiny, without becoming overly-stressed, paranoid and feel spied upon
and mistrusted. To do this, try to focus on measuring activities that will help optimize
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team performance. Then, try to quantify the period of time in which you can live with a
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decline in these activities and when such a decline would indicate a behavioral pattern,
as opposed to an anomaly.
Measuring Process Determinants
Some information is harder to come by than other. Is a certain team member someone
colleagues can turn to when they need to consult, brainstorm etc.? Can this worker be a
negative influence on co-workers in times of turmoil and change?
This kind of information does not easily present itself to an inquiring manager. Unlike
sales performance and customer satisfaction, deriving this information requires using a
different approach.
Here are a number of methods designed to help you gather this type of information:
 Real-time Monitoring –Adopting an approach that relies on real-time data

streaming and updates is key here. Set a procedure through which you get
information on KPI’s in real-time, instead of at the end of a designated time-
period. Setbacks in performance can indicate problems which might enable you
to expose deeper issues within the team or its members. If the KPIs you are
measuring are self-reported, Don’t wait for annual or quarterly reviews; chances
are that by then this data will lose relevancy and become unactionable. Enable
your employees to self-report progress at all times (e.g. via a daily, easy to
complete task on an online tracking system).This way you can try to correct
whatever went wrong along the way.
 Conduct workarounds – Not only in quantum physics, but also in psychology,

the spectator can change the system he’s observing. Therefore, observing work
processes as a manager is only advisable if you can blend in and disappear. Since
this is normally not the case, opt for second opinions on your workers’ and
team’s performance from various stakeholders: clients, suppliers, colleagues
from other teams etc. Try to make sure you collect hard information and not data
that is difficult to validate. Lastly, don’t jump to conclusions based on your
observations. Approach providing negative feedback in a more sophisticated
way, and let employees provide feedback on monitored performance.
 Mashup – Finally, try to take in as much data as possible (hard-fact-KPI’s and

other kinds). Let it trickle-down and don’t jump to conclusions. Make sure to
make keep employees in the loop. They should know when you feel you are
ready to evaluate whether they are aligned with their personal assignments, and
whether they are working harmoniously with their team towards achieving
common goals.
Methods of Monitoring Performance

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Monitoring employee performance works best with an established routine. Carry out
regular one to one meetings, team meetings or recording performance data. Monitoring
styles need to be adapted to suit the situation and individual.
Performance monitoring can have a big impact on organizations, teams and individuals.
Under-management can lead to a lack of direction and isolation, micro-management can
cause frustration and resentment. Finding the right balance is essential for success.
Monitoring methods:
1. Observe your team
One of the most effective and straightforward ways to monitor performance is

observation. Watch how they interact with one another, with you and with the
clients/ customers (if you have any). By simply observing an employee you can
see what their strengths and weaknesses are. Rather than spending time in an
office or separate section of the building, it can be really beneficial for managers
to spend time with their team and interact with them in the office or working
environment.
Likewise if a team member is struggling with a task, it can be very beneficial to

go through it with them. By observing how they are attempting to complete it
you will be able to identify ways they can improve and communicate how they
could do it better.
2. Create work plans
Within regular one to one meeting a work plan should provide a focus. Work
plans should be created in consultation with the employee and include clear
tasks, timescales and the resources required. Each one to one should include
discussion of the work plan. What progress has been made since last time? Did
they meet their targets? If not, why?
Listen to the feedback you are given. Ask questions and encourage the individual
to consider how they can work effectively and reach their potential. Make sure
the employee is aware they are accountable for their actions. Engage them in
deciding and agreeing on targets and timescales for their work plans.
3. Encourage the use of self-monitoring tools
Project plans, checklists and activity logs are all great ways of monitoring
performance. This is beneficial not just as a tool for project management but also
so employees themselves can monitor their own goals and deadlines.
4. Carry out regular reviews

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By regularly checking in with employees you can begin to create a strong
understanding of strengths and weaknesses. If they are struggling to achieve a
particular goal but regularly achieve others, would it be worth adjusting their
work plan and concentrating on areas they perform well in. Do they require
training? Perhaps they would benefit from a mentor or would work better in a
team? By reviewing progress regularly you will be able to pick up on these
subtleties and provide your employees with the support and guidance they need
to reach their potential for themselves and the organization.
5. Feedback
Give and encourage feedback as often as possible. Don’t wait until meetings, one
to ones and reviews. Encourage your team to come and speak to you and keep
them motivated by keeping on top of their progress and letting them know when
they are doing well. Always remain constructive.
Informal/Formal Counseling Skills
Coaches in the workplace help their employees to set measurable goals and to move
toward them in a clear fashion. They support the employee in attaining the desired
outcome, which may be greater productivity, increased performance, a promotion, etc.
This is different from counselors who strive to assist the employee in moving forward
by dealing with the past or internal issues that’s hindering them in the workplace.
First, you must size up the situation. The trick is to know the difference between the
two and when to use coaching and when to use counseling. The first order of business is
to size up a situation and ascertain whether you’re helping to coach an employee
forward into a future goal in the workplace or helping the employee to improve a
quality or trait that is affecting his performance.
What are the differences between Coaching and Counseling?
Following is a quick breakdown of the most basic of differences:
Coaching
 Future focused
 Solution focused
 Outcomes driven
 Doesn’t give advice, instead it leads the individual to find their own answers
 Asks: “How can you change?”
 Believes that the individual has the answers within
 Helps the individual find their own solutions to meet their goal
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Counseling
 Past focused
 Problem focused
 Challenge/issue driven
 Gives advice, recommendations and directives, at times, forcefully
 States: Why you must change.
 The counselor has the answers
 Gives the individual a diagnosis and treatment or solution to fix the problem
Following are six secrets for effective employee coaching and counseling. These secrets
deal with when and how to effectively coach and counsel employees.
Secret #1: Every moment in the office is an opportunity for training, coaching and
counseling employees
In many cases, the most impactful coaching and counseling will be informal – a moment
here, a passing observation there. These quick, informal moments then grow into
deeper, fuller conversations – conversations that sometimes span days or longer. If you
rely strictly on set times to meet with your various employees to talk to them, then
you’re not having enough conversations. If you’re only coaching and counseling your
employees during formal reviews, you’re not having the right kind of conversations.
True mentoring flourishes in the day-to-day interactions of relationship.
Secret #2: Lay the groundwork of a healthy relationship for more successful
training, coaching and counseling
The groundwork for successfully coaching is strong, healthy and open relationships.
This means that every moment of every day is an opportunity to build relationship. To
be most effective, you must have a healthy professional and personal relationship with
your employees. Usually leaders think in terms of having a professional relationship,
not understanding that a strong personal relationship will augment whatever coaching
and counseling you conduct.
Secret #3: See failures and mistakes as perfect opportunities for training,
coaching and counseling employees
Everyone makes mistakes and nobody is immune to failure. Robert F. Kennedy once
said, “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” The most successful
people are the ones who have plenty of failures and mistakes, keep pressing forward
and turn them around. They perceive their failures and mistakes as opportunities for
growth. Many mention the role of counseling in helping them turn these things around,
or they mention that special coach who pushed them to surpass their limitations and
become great.
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Are you one of those coaches?
When people fail, do you jump into the trenches to help them out? Do you reach down,
get a little dirty and pull them up? Or do you stand far off and criticize and berate?
Remember to see beyond the bottom line and immediate returns; instead, look at what
an investment in a person can do for your organization in the long term. You’ll probably
observe a larger dividend in the future with a loyal, productive employee. Always strive
to reach down, encourage and teach employees in the midst of their failure.
Secret #4: Provide plenty of praise and rewards
Everyone needs to be motivated, particularly when they’re pushing past their known
limitations. You want your employees to step out of their comfort zone. You want them
to push to take smart risks and excel. The best way to ensure that they’re comfortable
taking risks, going out of their comfort zone and innovating is to have a culture of
reward and praise.
Verbal praise and tangible rewards must be given for work well done. It must also be
given to the appropriate people – the ones who make the project happen in front of
others. Make sure to encourage your employees to shine.
Secret #5: Your feedback needs to be detailed and specific

You want the feedback you give your employees to be detailed and specific. Granted,
there’s always a place for that quick thumbs up and “Good job!” But, you can’t do that
too often.
Employees crave feedback that is detailed and specific. Such feedback looks like, “I
really appreciate how you devised a new way to…” They want to know that you truly
see them and what they do. Detailed and specific feedback also gives them something to
use to grow. It’s hard to grow on generalities. Specificity tells your employees exactly
what works and why, so they can work harder at it.
Secret #6: Carpool chats are a quick route to effectively coaching and counseling
employees
Have you ever been in a car with a supervisor for a long trip and the conversation
started off stilted and then began to flow easily?
All of us have been there. There’s nothing like a carpool chat. There’s something magical
about being in a car with a coworker for a period of time. It’s a prime opportunity for
some coaching. You’re each a captive audience for the other; no one can run. The only
escape is focusing on your cell phone or the traffic, so there aren’t many avenues for
distraction, avoidance or hiding.
Further, sitting in the car allows for easy sharing and talking because no one is looking
directly at anyone else. This diminishes any sort of “confrontational” or “invasive”
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feeling because you’re not looking at each other directly. This helps facilitate those
conversations that are more difficult when you are looking directly at each other. Thus,
surprisingly, a car ride to an event or meeting is an excellent opportunity for unnoticed,
yet extremely effective informal coaching and counseling. Make sure to take advantage
of it.
The six secrets above and the additional tips will put you on the inside track for
training, coaching and counseling your employees. Don’t hesitate to begin. Quality
mentoring is a benefit for the coach and the coached, for the mentor and the mentee.
You’ll be sure to see the return in the growth of your employees and the success of your
organization.
References: https://risepeople.com/blog/5-metrics-team-member-performance/
https://www.betterteam.com/team-member-job-description
https://centrical.com/monitoring-team-performance/
https://www.engageinlearning.com/faq/leadership/monitoring-
performance/how-do-you-monitor-employee-performance/
https://www.edgetrainingsystems.com/6-secrets-for-effective-employee-
coaching-counseling/
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SELF-CHECK 2.4-1
A. Enumeration. Enumerate the following. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. What are the metrics for measuring team member performance?
2. Methods of monitoring performance
B. True or False. Write T if the statement is True on the space provided,

otherwise write F.
1. Coaching is future focused while counseling is past focused.
2. Coaching is problem focused while counseling is solution focused.
3. Coaching is outcome driven while counseling is challenge/issue driven.
4. Every moment in the office is an opportunity for training, coaching
and counseling employees.
5. Coaching gives the individual a diagnosis and treatment or solution to fix
the problem while counseling helps the individual find their own
solution to meet their goal.
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ANSWER KEY 2.4-1
A. Enumeration.
1. What are the metrics for measuring team member performance?

a. Attendance
b. Helpfulness
c. Efficiency
d. Initiative
e. Quality
2. Methods of monitoring performance

a. Observe your team
b. Create work plans
c. Encourage the use of self-monitoring tools
d. Carry out regular reviews
e. Feedback
B. True or False.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
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BASIC COMPETENCY #2

Module Title: LEADING SMALL TEAMS

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation.

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Lead Workplace Leading Workplace

2 Lead Small Team Leading Small Team 500311110

Develop and Practice Developing and Practicing

6 Use Relevant Technologies Using Relevant Technologies 500311114

Apply critical thinking and Applying critical thinking and

9 Work in a diverse environment Working on a diverse environment 500311145

QUALIFICATION : VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NC III

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Lead Small Team

MODULE TITLE : Lead Small Team

NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be

LO1. Provide team leadership

LO2. Assign responsibilities among members

LO3. Set performance expectation for team members

LO4. Supervise team performance

After reading this information sheet, you should be able to:

Communication Skills Required for Leading Small Team

5 Important Communication Skills for Leaders

 Why am I being given this information?

If the purpose of the meeting is to share information, ask talkative attendees

5. Positive Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication. Employees closely observe

Skills and Techniques in Promoting Team Building

Team building is knowing how to help individuals work as a

 Good communication skills

Without communications, there is not a team at all. Good communication skills

 Active listening and care for others

 Creativity, creative thinking and idea exchange

Creativity is a characteristic of every good and effective team. Creative thinking

To be patient is crucial quality too. Patience is about being tolerable and

Negotiation involves two or more people finding an acceptable solution to a shared

So, what are the skills you need to negotiate well?

Whatever approach you take to the negotiations themselves, preparation is the

With your preparations complete,

From the moment you start, keep

The six steps are:

1. Treat the other person with respect.

 Increase your Chances

Whatever you're negotiating, confidence is crucial. If yours is low, focus on

Up to Date Dissemination of Instruction and Requirements to Members

1. Conduct mandatory all-staff meetings quarterly and departmental staff meetings

5. Provide training to supervisors and managers on communication skills. Mandate

Art of Listening and Treating Individual Team Members Concern

1. Show That You Care.

Beyond caring, engage yourself in matters important to your employees. When

4. Don’t Judge Others

3. Give at least 5 factors to consider in advance in preparing for negotiation.

4. Give at least five effective forms of listening.

1. What are the five important communication skills for leaders?

Performance Objective: You are required to perform an activity that would

Did you facilitated the planning stage of the activity accordingly?

Did you listen intently to the suggestions of members?

Is the execution of the activity according to plan?

LEARNING OUTCOME2 Assign Responsibilities Among Members

CONDITIONS::(Tools, equipment, s/m, references/materials)

Learning Activities Special Instructions

2. Answer Self Check No. 2.2-1 Compare answers with Answer

You must answer all questions

Duties and Responsibilities of each Team Member

 Role and Responsibilities of Team leader

1. Team leader ensures smooth and effective operations of the team.