Teamwork part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 

This week Salt DPM Features: Price Pritchett's book, "Teamwork, The team member handbook for teamwork."

By: Price Pritchet

 How does your team work? Are they strong, communicate and an extension of your right hand? Or are they argumentative and negative? 

Here are some highlights from the book:

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Help new teammates make entry.

            Although, new people may be entering your team all the time treating them like an outsider does not build a cohesive team. Spend time making the new person feel comfortable and help supprort them as they become comfortable with the team.

Play down yourself and build up others.

            A team becomes stronger when you work to build everyone up.  Noone is going to get anywhere following their ego. 

Spend time with your teammates.

Team's take time to build and you can't expect that you are going to become a close knit group with a few hours of time here and there. Spend quality time getting to know everyone on your team. No what their goals are and how they work.

 

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Help drive discipline into the group.

            Hold yourself accountable. Don't wait for the boss to tell you what to do but take initive to complete your job well anticipating and fixing problems when you need to. 

Make sure you make a difference.

           Times are tough and people have lot's of options in terms of business choices.  Showing up to work isn't enough. You have to committ to making a difference and doing your best everday.

Give attention to group process.

           When you are at work pay attention to what is going on and work to fix problems when things are not working. Know what is going on with your teams in order to support them when needed.

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 Help create a climate of trust.

         Talking about a teammate can be the quickest way to drive a problem into a team. Make sure you are not causing the problems. Be committed.  When there is a problem that is when people learn whether those around them will honor committments, make sure you are.

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Strengthen the leader through good follower-ship.

            No leader is good enough to take a team to high performance if the team members are lousy followers.  What’s involved in follower-ship?  Initiative.  Know what to do without being told, and do it.  Think for yourself.  Good followers are people who lead themselves.  

Be a good sport.

A lesson that is learned when we are younger but we can forget as we get older. It is our responsability to let everyone shine on the team and provide opportunities for everyone to win.

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Teamwork part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2

This week Salt DPM Features: Price Pritchett's book, "Teamwork, The team member handbook for teamwork."

 How does your team work? Are they strong, communicate and an extension of your right hand? Or are they argumentative and negative? 

Here are some highlights from the book:

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Communication is key-the team needs to know not only what the other hand is doing but where the right hand is going as well. In a dental office things change every second you need to have someone that can anticipate problems, find a solution and move forward without skipping a beat.  This takes strong and effective communication.

 Bring Talent to the team: Everybody has a talent so bring as many people to the table as you can and learn from each other.  Constantly build on your talents and skills by going to conferences, studying and learn about the going on's in your field.

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Play your position: Know what your job entails and do it well. Stay within your station and complete your responsibilities without wavering.  If you move into another person's area it can create problems.

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Turn diversity to the team’s advantage: diversity is a positive thing use it to enhance your team's power in the office. Don't shy away from others if you are the one that is different and don't ostracize if you are not. Everyone brings a unique position to the team and it can help your office.

Back up others who need help: Anybody can make a mistake or have an off day so help them when they do.

Practice: Make everyday count. This isn't just a job, it is a career, a family that counts on you to be there and to take care of what needs to be taken care of to the best of your abilities. Run drills and practice what needs to be done, so you can see where the holes are and find a solution.


Be prepared to sacrifice for the team: Inevitably there will be times when you have to weigh what you want up against what is best for team. Be prepared to sacrifice when it is needed because that is the, "price you pay," for being a part of the team and having their support.

By following these view steps everyday you will become a strong, cohesive group that can take on challenges.

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Teamwork

 Team Member Handbook for Teamwork

        By: Lenora Milligan Salt DPM 

                        Part 2 of 2

 Help new teammates make entry.

            People come, people go.  Turnover can be hard on teamwork.  It makes sense to help people succeed, to take pains to keep them.  You and your teammates play a key role in this process.  Too often, when a newcomer fails to make it in the team, it’s because the team failed the person.

Play down yourself and build up others.

            You’ll never build the team by acting like a big shot-you do it by building your teammates.  Play the game in such a way that your presence make the others perform at a high level.  Be a cheerleader.  Offer encouragement.  Tell them what a good job they’re doing.  Point out their strengths.  Catch them doing things right.

Spend time with your teammates.

            If your group get together only now and then – say for an hour or so – it doesn’t have crying chance of becoming a close knit unit.  It take togetherness for the group to gel as a team.  Even though you work side by side with someone, it doesn’t mean you will develop “team integrity.”

Help drive discipline into the group.

            In high performance teams, the players police themselves.  The people don’t relay on somebody else – for instance, the boss or whoever is in charge – the crack the whip.  Team members show superb self-discipline.  Individuals hold themselves, and each other, accountable for topnotch results.

Make sure you make a difference.

            Just having your name on the roster doesn’t mean you’re earning your keep.  Making a difference take more than just showing up, doing only enough to by or merely going through the motions.  Staying busy is no big deal either.  You need to do what counts.  Often the top performer isn’t the most talented person on the team, but the person who puts our the most effort.

Give attention to group process.

            Things are always going wrong when people work together in groups.  And even when things are going right, a sharp eye can often find ways for them to go a lot better.  Pay attention to what’s going on inside your group, and you’ll see problems there that need fixing.

Help create a climate of trust.

            The “growing season” for trust is when people are being tested – in matter big or small.  Only then do you get a chance to really prove anything.  Will you keep your work?  Do you honor your commitments?  Are you consistent?  Dow you play fair?  Can others count on you to “be there”-hanging tough under fire, helping out when the need you, putting yourself at risk for the sake of the team?

Strengthen the leader through good follower-ship.

            No leader is good enough to take a team to high performance if the team members are lousy followers.  What’s involved in follower-ship?  Initiative.  Know what to do without being told, and do it.  Think for yourself.  Good followers are people who lead themselves.  It requires that you align your efforts with the rest of the group.  Commit yourself to the team’s common goals.  Don’t drift off in another direction and splinter the group.  It also requires that you work to strengthen the leader.  Show your support and empower that person.

Be a good sport.

            Have a sense of fair play.  Show respect for others, rather than putting them down, finding fault, or promoting yourself at their expense.  Humility fits into the picture too.  Don’t brag or get a big head when you do well.  Be big enough to ask for help when you need it, admit your mistakes, and say “I’m sorry” when appropriate.  Learn to take criticism without taking it personally.

                                 (The team member handbook for teamwork by Price Pritchett)

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