{"id":1537,"date":"2020-11-24T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T21:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/?post_type=chapter&p=1537"},"modified":"2023-06-19T17:10:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T21:10:21","slug":"teamwork","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/chapter\/teamwork\/","title":{"raw":"Teamwork","rendered":"Teamwork"},"content":{"raw":"

Teamwork is a huge part of professional life. Being able to work well with others and manage team projects is an essential employability skill that will enhance your career.<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe Conference Board of Canada defines teamwork skills as the ability to work with others and contribute to projects.[footnote]Conference Board of Canada, \"Employability Skills,\" Last accessed March 2, 2020, https:\/\/www.conferenceboard.ca\/edu\/employability-skills.aspx[\/footnote] They divide teamwork skills into two major categories:<\/span>\r\n\r\nClick on each skill to see the details<\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"46\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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Process Conversations<\/span><\/h2>\r\nProcess conversations make teamwork more productive and less frustrating. They're simple conversations where you discuss and agree how your team will function.<\/span>\r\n\r\nProcess conversations are strengthened when the outcomes are documented and saved to the [pb_glossary id=\"823\"]team home[\/pb_glossary] for later reference.<\/span>\r\n\r\nStrong process conversations answer questions such as:<\/span>\r\n[h5p id=\"47\"]<\/span>\r\nAt the end of your team process conversation, make sure to ask if there's anything else: What else do we need to discuss?<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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The 5-Finger Vote<\/span><\/h2>\r\nSometimes a simple yes<\/em> or no<\/em> isn't enough. The 5 finger vote gives useful nuance to discussions and speeds up decision-making.<\/span>\r\n\r\nInstead of asking yes\/no<\/em> or for\/against<\/em>, ask team members to vote with their fingers. The scale is:<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Number of fingers<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
5<\/span><\/td>\r\n100% support the idea or action<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/span><\/td>\r\nStrongly agree<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3<\/span><\/td>\r\nSlightly in favour<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2<\/span><\/td>\r\nMildly disagree<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1<\/span><\/td>\r\nStrongly disagree<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
0<\/span><\/td>\r\n100% disagree<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nThis method shows how strongly people feel, and can save time. If most people agree, or only mildly disagree, you may not have to discuss the topic, and can move on to the next item. Meetings become shorter, and productivity improves.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0 Self-Assessment\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\r\n[h5p id=\"27\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0 Canadian Workplace Quiz\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\r\n[h5p id=\"62\"]<\/span>","rendered":"

Teamwork is a huge part of professional life. Being able to work well with others and manage team projects is an essential employability skill that will enhance your career.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Conference Board of Canada defines teamwork skills as the ability to work with others and contribute to projects.[1]<\/sup><\/a> They divide teamwork skills into two major categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Click on each skill to see the details<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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