Team
Rules
To:
FrankTelos@wsg.com
From: EdieAlberts@lambdex.org
Subject: Interview
Follow-Up
Hi Frank,
Here's the list of team rules I told you I'd
send. Below, I've listed all the ones which I've noticed lead
to the most productive teams. Teams should review this list
and decide together which five are the most important for their
team. Please let them know that if they follow at least their
chosen five, they will have a much better chance of success.
- Team members help each other understand the important ideas
during all team discussions.
- The team talks about and agrees on the steps necessary to
proceed with the investigation.
- Team members work out their differences.
- All team members contribute equally.
- Team members offer each other a chance to talk during each
discussion.
- Active listening is used during all team-project discussions.
- The team makes decisions fairly, after everyone has spoken.
- Team members review each other's work and provide feedback
to help improve the project.
- Team members learn from each other.
- The team completes its work on time.
My favorite rule, which I offer to all teams
as a special extra, is:
Any team member may ask for guidance from
a consultant or teacher when the team is having difficulty following
a team rule.
Footnote: The individuals and corporations
in this interview are fictitious. Any relationship to organizations
or persons, past or present, is strictly coincidental.
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