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    This document discusses effective team building and the characteristics of well-functioning teams. It provides definitions of a team and an effective team member. Key aspects of well-functioning teams include positive relationships, shared goals and communication, and clear roles and processes. The document also outlines the roles and goals of monitoring teams, which include legal requirements, program improvement, and collecting data to refine processes.

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    This document discusses effective team building and the characteristics of well-functioning teams. It provides definitions of a team and an effective team member. Key aspects of well-functioning teams include positive relationships, shared goals and communication, and clear roles and processes. The document also outlines the roles and goals of monitoring teams, which include legal requirements, program improvement, and collecting data to refine processes.

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    Effective Team Building

    Teams and Teaming: Monitoring is another Team Experience Assumptions about Teams
    An effective team can solve problems that individuals alone cannot People who know the system can solve problems best People can be empowered to work together

    Assumptions about Teams


    Effective teams develop gradually and evolve How people view problems is as important as the action plan Team skills development is continuous

    Team: a definition
    A group of associates Shared goal, purposeful activity Each collaborates in doing the work All members subordinate personal prominence to the efficiency of the team

    Characteristics of a WellFunctioning Team (1) Two perspectives:


    Group - A Well-Functioning Team Individual - An Effective Team Member or Leader
    Positive relationships among team members Shared goals and objectives Open and clear communication Low levels of healthy conflict Well defined processes and procedures

    98 Leadership Institute

    #1

    Effective Team Building


    Characteristics of a WellFunctioning Team (2)
    Roles of members are clear and accepted Follow through on tasks by team members Effective leadership

    Characteristics of Effective Team Members


    Technically competent
    knowledge skills

    Personally competent
    Qualities/ethics Interpersonal/collaborative skills

    Characteristics of Effective Team Leaders


    Encourages others Expresses group feelings Promotes harmony Facilitates compromise Gatekeeping function Sets standards/Facilitates

    Outcomes of WellFunctioning Team


    Work is completed - things get done Team stays focused Decisions are appropriate Time is effectively used Problem solving is both effective and innovative

    Problems with Teams


    Lack of trust and collaboration across members Unstructured, unsystematic processes for making decisions Unsystematic approach to collecting and analyzing data or conducting an investigation

    What about shared philosophical bases within teams?


    Monitoring Teams generally believe:
    Diversity of opinion and ideas are valuable assets Good intentions are insufficient to achieve outcomes There are multiple paths to positive outcomes Focusing on Data leads to an emphasis on Facts

    98 Leadership Institute

    #2

    Effective Team Building


    What about shared philosophical bases within teams?
    Monitoring Teams generally believe:
    Advocacy belongs to everyone No one likes to be non-compliant Lack of knowledge can be addressed with corrective action and improvement planning Compliance/Improvement in priority areas is possible.

    What are the goals of your Monitoring Team?


    Why does this team exist?
    Legal requirement Compatible personal agendas Support problem-solving Program improvement for students resulting from team findings

    MS Focused Monitoring Teams


    Include: Team Leader LEA Peers (from another district) Parent member MDE (OSE) rep

    Role of the Team Leader


    To: 1) participate in all training sessions 2) participate in a pre-visit meeting to develop focus for the visit; 3) conduct the team in a visit of 3-5 days (depending on the size of the district to which you are assigned); 4) lead in the development of a draft report;

    Role of the Team Leader(2)


    To: 5) gather all evidence (completed protocols) and facilitate the team findings; 6) submit draft report with evidence of findings to the MDE (OSE); and 7) collect critical information to refine the process.

    Role of LEA Peer Members


    to participate in: 1) All day training sessions; 2) A visit of 3-5 days (depending on the size of the district); 3) Complete protocols and make the commitment to the team process; and 4) Collect critical information to refine the process.

    98 Leadership Institute

    #3

    Effective Team Building


    Role of Parent Members
    to participate in: 1) All day training sessions; 2) A visit of 3 - 5 days (depending on the size of the district to which you are assigned); 3) Facilitate the evening parent meeting; 4) Complete protocols and make a commitment to the process; and 5) Collect critical information to refine the process.

    Role of Selected District


    Assist with data collection; Ensure the teams have the material and data requested; Provide technical assistance to team leaders in the conduct of the monitoring visit; Gain information leading to the refinement of the monitoring process.

    Questions? Comments?

    98 Leadership Institute

    #4

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