Construction teams in real time

Have you ever attended a seminar team building? Later, they were effective in developing or improving the performance of a team, how do you feel might be? Many of us struggle with the value of experience seminar.

I pledge to simulations as the most effective way for people to learn. The simulations require people to actively participate and own their learning. Participants are engaged through the challenge of a problem, project or competitive situation. Their response to this challenge is then analyzed by the participants with the support and guidance of an experienced facilitator.

Simulations to force the participants to play an active role in their learning, while the seminar is typically passive and requires the student to sit on a chair for the duration, often resulting in a long, boring experience.

As regards the construction and development teams, the first question is. "How can I distinguish between an old team and what we really want? - High Performing Teams" Research confirms that the successful teams or high-yield the following characteristics:

1. They are committed to a common purpose - they know and agree on what they should achieve.

2. The team establishes clear rules or guidelines for the way in which they will - there is a process that will follow or steps to mark their progress.

3. They make effective decisions - have agreed on how decisions will be, and follow the process.

4. Team members communicate openly - although respectful of each other, do not hold back in expressing opinions or giving feedback.

5. Each team member is committed to the team - this is not an audition for the next role. There is a commitment to the team's performance rather than individual recognition.

6. They appreciate each other's differences - recognize that there are differences and enjoy them rather than trying to suppress them. They adapt to different personalities and styles.

7. There is follow-through - every member of the team does what they say they will recognize that as the team's success depends on them.

The second question is: "How do we build or develop a successful group?" My answer is to put the team through a practice - the real life in real time, giving them an experience they need to function as a team, demonstrating mastery of the above characteristics. There are many projects based on simulations in which a group has to build something or solve a problem. Most of these experiences fail to emphasize the high performance characteristics of team as those listed above. Instead, they put the participants through an activity and then return to standup lecture or discussion on what went well or not going well and how the team could improve.

I have found an experience that simulates the interaction of a team in real time. "Pumping the Colors" is a simulation that does all day. It begins with team members who share their favorite styles, the team has read the characteristics of high performing teams, and has the team focused prioritization of the acquisition of these characteristics. You get the team to focus on the need to plan and evaluate team performance as a leading indicator of ultimate success. There are four time periods scattered throughout the day for the team to complete a challenging project. Alongside his project meetings and team simulates real life. The difference is the consistent team meeting sessions in which team performance is constantly evaluated and improvement plans are generated and implemented in real time....