If you missed our previous post, check it out on “F in the A-Z of Productivity”
If productivity matters to you – then perhaps you would prefer to head a team than a bunch of people in a group.
Right??
Lets have a little more clarity on Group vs Team.
When two or more individuals are classed together either by the organization or out of social needs, it is known as a ‘group’.
On the other hand, a ‘team’ is the collection of people, who are linked together to achieve a common objective.
-In a group, members tend to focus on themselves because they are not sufficiently involved in planning the unit’s objectives.
-In a TEAM, members feel a sense of ownership for their jobs and unit, because they are committed to values-based common goals that they helped establish.
-In a group, members are told what to do rather than being asked what the best approach would be. Suggestions and creativity are not encouraged.
-In a TEAM, members contribute to the organisation’s success by applying their unique talents, knowledge and entrepreneurial creativity to team objectives.
“A team is not a bunch of people with job titles, but a congregation of individuals, each of whom has a role that is understood by other members”
#Belbin theory states that if each member of a team understands their role within the team’s ecosystem, it’s easier to identify your strengths, weaknesses and abilities and improve.
Are you heading a #group in your organization or do you have a #team in place??
For more insights keep glued to this series of A-Z OF BUILDING PRODUCTIVE TEAMS – our letter for the next week is H.
Don’t miss the next post – “H in the A-Z of Productivity”