Teamwork Checklist

You will find the following techniques helpful in maximizing the success and satisfaction of working in teams. You may want to use this as a checklist when working as a team.

Tips for working in groups:

1. Participate fully, whatever your role.

2. Pick a leader, being sure they possess team leader skills.

3. Leader asks members what they are each most interested in and able to contribute, and members respond honestly.

4. Collectively establish written guidelines for team’s performance, including rewards
and sanctions.

5. Collectively establish a written work plan, including “pad,” “plan B,” and checkpoints.

6. Be sure the labor is divided wisely, fairly, and equally.

7. Identify problems early on and solve them mutually.

8. Implement the plan, making adjustments if needed.

Using the “TEAM” approach (source – Communication Briefings Video):

1. Teach teammates what you do, and learn about what they do: identify strengths,
skills, and roles.

2. Empathize with teammate’s feelings and attitudes: show that you understand and
care about their feelings, opinions, and worries.

3. Ask questions to spark creativity: build greater understanding, increase
communication and participation, and encourage creative thinking.

Use open-ended questions to solicit input, build consensus, or invite creativity.

Use closed-ended questions to gather specific information and decide on action.

Use clarifying questions to understand, be understood, and invite feedback.

Use what if question to open team thinking to the big picture and maximize creativity.

4. Motivate each individual to work toward the common goal.

Express your own enthusiasm.

Demonstrate your own commitment.

Recognize your teammates’ achievements.

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