Professional

Development
Promoting
Teamwork
By: Dena Fisher &
Elizabeth Tallent
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“Without trust we don’t

truly collaborate; we
merely coordinate or, at
best, cooperate. It is
What is trust that transforms a
happening? group of people into a
team.”

Stephen M.R. Covey

● Groups within a school are working separately

● Lack of teamwork
● Diminisher effect
The Problem
In order to build effective
and efficient working
relationships, Service
Learning Academy will
implement team building
professional development.
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○ To create a multiplier effect

The ○ To create intensity
Need ○ To extend challenge
○ To build trust
○ To build solid working relationships
○ To respect each person’s native genius
○ To get smarter
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Action Plan
When professional development is planned, often the curriculum is the main
focus, however it is imperative that we have a plan that focuses on the creation
of team building…..
● Always start PD off with a team building activity
○ Team building that challenges members to listen
○ Team building that creates problem solving
● Have monthly staff outings
○ Develops authentic relationships
● Use your team
○ Allow choice in activities by creating a sign up
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Investing in the staff

● Lead by example
● Be genuine
● Be approachable
● Check in with each
other
● Set the tone from the
top
● Create committees
(Birthday club, potlucks,
teacher of month,
employee spotlight, etc.)
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Takes charge

Sees the big picture

Asks the hard questions

Takes in information and slows us down

Compass Points
An Exercise in Understanding
Preferences in Group Work
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alignment of grade
levels (grouping)

PLC’S ● Establish protocols

where all voices are
heard (Norms)

● Create a parking lot in

order to make sure all
ideas are represented
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Suggestions:
Have a coffee
club
Book Club
Workout Club
After work get
togethers
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What does your district do to

create teamwork?

Questions?