Team Management

Question 1

What is team management?

Answer 1

Team management is the art of guiding a group of individuals towards a common goal.

Question 2

What makes an effective team?

Answer 2

1. Clear roles and responsibilities
2. Open, clear, and honest communication
3. A common goal

Question 3

What are the benefits of an effective team?

Answer 3

1. Improved motivation
2. Good problem solving
3. Members have confidence to try new things
4. Increased productivity
5. Less likely to have conflict

Question 4

How can effective leadership support virtual and hybrid teams?

Answer 4

1. Coordinate activities to build trust
2. Hold regular team meetings
3. Build project identity to establish behaviour and values
4. Encourage listening and sharing perspectives
5. Use technology to overcome communication barriers
6. Ensure team has right training and tools to use chosen technology
7. Provide opportunities to collaborate outside meetings

Question 5

What is the belbin model?

Answer 5

This model outlines roles that are optimal for an effective team.

Question 6

What is the Margerison McCann model?

Answer 6

This model works on understanding an individuals preferred role within a team.

Question 7

What is the Myers-Briggs model?

Answer 7

This model recognises how individuals perceive a situation, along with communication preferences, will influence how they react to a situation.

Question 8

What are the conditions of the Hackman team development model?

Answer 8

1. The team must be a real team
2. The direction of must be clear
3. The structure must support team working
4. The organisation must be supportive
5. Coaching should be available within the team

Question 9

What are the stages of the Tuckman team development model?

Answer 9

1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing

Question 10

What is the Katzenbach and Smith team development model?

Answer 10

This model recognises that the more effective the group are as a team, the higher the performance.