Ash Bindra

Building a Team Created By Ash Bindra (5/2/2020) Purpose  The objective is to build a new team that is capable of recommending a new performance evaluation system. Roles and Behaviors of the Team  This team will display the following characteristics:  Honesty  Proper utilization of facts  Career outlook  Divide the responsibilities  All members work with effort and the right attitude  Members are willing challenge each other  Understanding of roles  Proper execution of tasks Best Practices for Influencing the Team for Performance and Productivity  Training and motivation are essential.  Ways to Empower and Improve the Team’s Productivity:  Establish communication methods  Understand team members strengths and weaknesses  Create a good working environment  Provide feedback  Create reasonable expectations  Encourage team members to make decisions Reward and Compensation for Team  When a goal is achieved, the team members will be publicly recognized and thanked for their hard work.  Social events, outings, and other activities encouraging collaboration and recognizing individuals for their commitment.  Paid generous bonuses for high performance.  Provide team members with opportunity for growth and increased responsibilities. Interpersonal Processes to Influence the Effectiveness of the Team  Implement activities that force team members to get to know one another better.  Provide proper coaching and examples of other successful teams.  Highlight the importance of each team member and the fact that we are dependent on each other.  Institute activities, such as professional development or training, that enhance team members confidence.  Hold social gatherings where the main objective is to let loose and just have some fun. Effective Team-Member Communication  Being transparent and letting the other person know what you are doing and why you are doing it.  Have an open door policy.  Discuss individual roles and responsibilities.  Use technology regularly and have meetings and brainstorming sessions.  Establish a structure that allows team members to be effective.  Implement a system for checks and balances.  Document everything. Appropriate Collaboration and Strategy to Develop Team Intelligence  Share knowledge and resources.  Welcome conflict and work through adversity to build the strength of the team.  Appreciate diversity and understand the tendencies of certain people.  Eliminate being judgmental and discourage biases.  Highlighting the importance of being present both physically and emotionally, while listening and suggesting appropriate resolutions. Challenges Which one may Face as a Leader  Poor communication  Ego clashes  Negative attitude  Issues with authority  Pressure and Stress  Being respected and liked  Cultural issues  Dealing with difficult people Recommending a New Performance Evaluation System  This team should be successful in implementing a new performance evaluation system because individual behaviors have been assessed, complimentary member skills have been analyzed and an emphasis is going to placed on the importance of having a positive dynamic. Conclusion  As the leader of this problem-solving team, it is my priority to reiterate critical information.  The team will eventually work as a cohesive unit.  Team performance and productivity are essential and will be established.  Team members are going to be rewarded appropriately.  Interpersonal relationships must be addressed.  Effective team-member communication is essential.  Developing team intelligence though activities and conflict resolution.  Consistent coaching and motivation to ensure quality performance. References  Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. (2010). Compensation and Rewards. Retrieved from https://www.entrepreneurship.org/articles/2010/07/compensation-and-rewards  Kashyap, V. (2017). 10 Ways to Empower Your Teams to be More Productive. Retrieved from https://www.proofhub.com/articles/how-to-improve-teamproductivity  Knight, R. (2016). How to Boost Your Team’s Productivity. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2016/01/how-to-boost-your-teams-productivity  Shambaugh, R. (2015). 5 Strategies to maximize Collaborative Intelligence in Any Organization. Retrieved from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-strategiesto-maximize-collaborative-intelligence-in-any-organization_b_-  Theintactone.com. (n.d.). Interpersonal Process and Conflict Resolution. Retrieved from https://theintactone.com/2019/02/01/tb-u2-topic-1interpersonal-process-and-conflict-resolution/