Work as teams to complete this activity
2. Discuss the following topic:
'What it takes to work as a team member"
3. Brainstorm behaviours and characteristics of individuals who are excellent team members and who contribute to high functioning team success. Record a summary on A1 news print/Flip chart paper
4. Now map out how a team members and other stakeholders interface (have contact) with each other. Think about the following role-players and stakeholders.
Customer/clients,
Sponsor/s,
Project manager,
Other project management team members.
Project team
Other internal or external stakeholders.
An example would be: Joseph the project manager meets with all other project team members weekly on a Monday to finalise the workplan and progress for the week.
Record your map on A1 newsprint/flip chart paper as a mind map
5. Now identify possible examples of disruptive behaviours displayed by specific team members and note these examples on your mind map. (Record at least 3 examples).
6 For each of the disruptive behaviour examples listed:
Write down what the possible consequences for the team/project/organisation may be, and
come up with a way to correct / address it.
7. Appoint a presenter and present your team's mind-map to the rest of the class.
1 answer
9. Share any personal experiences of working in teams and how effective communication and collaboration have contributed to the success of the team.
10. Reflect on the activity as a group and discuss any key takeaways or insights gained from working together to create the mind map.
11. Set goals as a team for improving teamwork and collaboration in future projects. Discuss strategies that can be implemented to achieve these goals.
12. Close the activity with a team cheer or group high-five to celebrate working together effectively.