{"id":1124,"date":"2015-08-03T02:30:09","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T02:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/principlesmanagement1x17xmaster\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1124"},"modified":"2015-08-03T02:30:09","modified_gmt":"2015-08-03T02:30:09","slug":"developing-your-team-skills","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/cerritos-principlesmanagement\/chapter\/developing-your-team-skills\/","title":{"raw":"Developing Your Team Skills","rendered":"Developing Your Team Skills"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objective<\/h3>\r\nBy the end of this section, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Identify guidelines for developing cohesion in your team.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"title editable block\"><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_n01\" class=\"learning_objectives editable block\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01\" class=\"section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"title editable block\">Steps to Creating and Maintaining a Cohesive Team<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_p01\" class=\"para editable block\">There are several steps you can take as a manager to help build a cohesive team. For example, you can work to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_l01\" class=\"itemizedlist editable block\">\r\n\t<li>Align the group with the greater organization. Establish common objectives in which members can get involved.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Let members have choices in setting their own goals. Include them in decision making at the organizational level.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Define clear roles. Demonstrate how each person\u2019s contribution furthers the group goal\u2014everyone is responsible for a special piece of the puzzle.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Situate group members in proximity to one another. This builds familiarity.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Give frequent praise, both to individuals and to the group, and encourage them to praise each other. This builds individual self-confidence, reaffirms positive behavior, and creates an overall positive atmosphere.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Treat all members with dignity and respect. This demonstrates that there are no favorites and everyone is valued.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Celebrate differences. This highlights each individual\u2019s contribution while also making diversity a norm.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Establish common rituals. Thursday morning coffee, monthly potlucks\u2014these reaffirm group identity and create shared experiences.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_n01\" class=\"key_takeaways editable block\">\r\n<h3 class=\"title\">KEY TAKEAWAY<\/h3>\r\n<p id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_p02\" class=\"para\">There are many things you can do to help build a cohesive team. One key thing to remember is that too much cohesion without strong performance norms can be a problem. Many of the ways to build cohesive groups are also fun, such as celebrating successes and creating rituals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_n02\" class=\"exercises editable block\">\r\n<h3 class=\"title\">EXERCISES<\/h3>\r\n<ol id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_l02\" class=\"orderedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Think of the most cohesive group you have ever been in. What factors made the group so close?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What are some challenges you see to creating a cohesive group?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>How does team size affect cohesion?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\n<h3>Learning Objective<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify guidelines for developing cohesion in your team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title editable block\"><\/h2>\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_n01\" class=\"learning_objectives editable block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01\" class=\"section\">\n<h2 class=\"title editable block\">Steps to Creating and Maintaining a Cohesive Team<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_p01\" class=\"para editable block\">There are several steps you can take as a manager to help build a cohesive team. For example, you can work to:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_l01\" class=\"itemizedlist editable block\">\n<li>Align the group with the greater organization. Establish common objectives in which members can get involved.<\/li>\n<li>Let members have choices in setting their own goals. Include them in decision making at the organizational level.<\/li>\n<li>Define clear roles. Demonstrate how each person\u2019s contribution furthers the group goal\u2014everyone is responsible for a special piece of the puzzle.<\/li>\n<li>Situate group members in proximity to one another. This builds familiarity.<\/li>\n<li>Give frequent praise, both to individuals and to the group, and encourage them to praise each other. This builds individual self-confidence, reaffirms positive behavior, and creates an overall positive atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Treat all members with dignity and respect. This demonstrates that there are no favorites and everyone is valued.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate differences. This highlights each individual\u2019s contribution while also making diversity a norm.<\/li>\n<li>Establish common rituals. Thursday morning coffee, monthly potlucks\u2014these reaffirm group identity and create shared experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_n01\" class=\"key_takeaways editable block\">\n<h3 class=\"title\">KEY TAKEAWAY<\/h3>\n<p id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_p02\" class=\"para\">There are many things you can do to help build a cohesive team. One key thing to remember is that too much cohesion without strong performance norms can be a problem. Many of the ways to build cohesive groups are also fun, such as celebrating successes and creating rituals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_n02\" class=\"exercises editable block\">\n<h3 class=\"title\">EXERCISES<\/h3>\n<ol id=\"fwk-127512-ch13_s05_s01_l02\" class=\"orderedlist\">\n<li>Think of the most cohesive group you have ever been in. 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