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Fieldstone Alliance Nonprofit Guide to Developing Effective Teams
Binding Information: Softcover Product Code: 069202 ISBN: 978-0-940069-20-6 Publisher: Fieldstone Alliance Pages: 80 Size: 7.5" X 9.25" X .22" Price: $19.95 Proven methods for smoother and more productive teamwork Teamwork is rarely simple, easy, or natural. It’s not enough to announce “we’re a team” and expect results. The Fieldstone Nonprofit Guide to Developing Effective Teams is a collection of the best tried-and-true team-building methods. All types of nonprofits, community groups, volunteers, and board members can benefit from the tips and processes in this guide. Plus, no matter what role you play on the team, you can use this guide and help bolster your team’s success. Tools for team start-up To help your team get going, this guide gives you seven tools and techniques for:
Tools for team maintenance Even the best teams struggle with challenges. This guide will help you deal with predictable problems and improve teamwork at any stage of your team’s development. You’ll find specific guidance for:
With a few tools and a little guidance, most groups of people who want to become a team can do it. Developing Effective Teams is just the help you need! Table Of Contents: INTRODUCTION: Why Your Nonprofit Must Learn Teamwork SECTION 1: Understanding Teams What Is a Team? Team Leadership When Is a Group a Team? How Teams Grow Common Barriers to Teamwork Changes in Team Membership and Leadership Sustaining a Long-Lived Team Summary SECTION 2: Tools for Getting Your Team Going Tool 1 Writing a Team Mission Statement Tool 2 Setting Team Goals Tool 3 Conducting Effective Team Meetings Tool 4 Creating Ground Rules to Manage Team Dynamics Tool 5 Decision Making in Teams Tool 6 Creating Team Project Plans Tool 7 Developing Team Spirit SECTION 3: Tools to Keep Your Team Growing Tool 8 Improving Your Team Meetings Tool 9 Assessing Overall Team Effectiveness Tool 10 Resolving Conflict within a Team Tool 11 Managing Conflict between Two Teams Tool 12 Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities Tool 13 Dealing with a Team Member Who Doesn’t Follow Through Tool 14 Communicating between Meetings Teamwork Is No Small Miracle! Appendix Worksheet A Writing a Team Mission Statement Worksheet B Establishing Team Ground Rules Worksheet C Team Meeting Critique Sheet Worksheet D Improving Overall Team Effectiveness Annotated References
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