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Community of Certified Practitioners Newsletter |
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Touching Lives & Transforming Organizations |
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Reasons for Team Conflicts
Working on a team can be uncomfortable for many of us. Being a member of a team that is responsible for creating and implementing change in an organization can be particularly stressful. No matter how focused we may be on the team’s ultimate goal, individual team members bring a variety of experiences, skills, attitudes, work styles, and personalities that can distract us from that goal.
Why do you think conflicts occur within work teams?
What frustrates you the most about working on teams?
Case Studies on Team Roles
# 1
“I don’t understand why you keep changing it,” grumbled Latoyia. “We just changed it last month.”
“Because the market is changing, and we have to modify it to meet the needs of the market,” replied Mario. “If we don’t improve it, we won’t have a product that will sell. We need to continually make improvements and enhancements and develop new marketing strategies to keep our position in the marketplace.”
“But all these changes are hurting the organization, and I don’t think our people will put up with them anymore,” said Latoyia.
What Team Role does Mario play?
# 2
Jana had the business all figured out. She had carefully considered the customers’ emerging needs, tossed around several ideas, and was ready to move.
The hardest part was getting Gary to appreciate her thinking and the work she had put into it. He didn’t show any enthusiasm for any of her ideas. After she had presented all her ideas, Gary said, “OK. What do you want me to do?” She smiled and told him what she considered the best ideas and suggested several ideas and approaches for implementing them
What Team Role does Jana play? What Team Role does Gary play?
Who is missing from their team?
Benefits of the Team Dimensions Profile
By helping people identify the Creators, Advancers, Refiners, Executors and Flexers on their teams, the Team Dimensions Profile offers several important benefits.
* It helps team members capitalize on their strengths and skills.
* It helps team members work together with fewer conflicts.
* It enhances motivation and self-esteem.
The success of the team depends on the participation and contribution of each member in the team process. |
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Issue 03/07, December 2007 |
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