Organizational Behaviour Research Blog Project

    When it comes to creating effective teams there are many factors that should be considered when the team is working together. All of the articles that I chose explained different steps and techniques that are required for creating effective teams. Fostering a diverse team can be extremely beneficial for the group as it allows for different approaches to problem-solving and each group member can learn from one another. Ensuring that each team member agrees and follows team rules can help with the success of the group as each member of the team will become familiar with their role in the group and what they have to contribute. It is important for each group member to act as leaders among their team as each team needs to have at least one member that can take initiative. In my past experience of working in a team, I have encountered a time where it felt like our group had no real leader. It seemed like we had no sense of guidance and it is definitely something that I would li...

    In this Ted Talk, Chris White explains 3 different ways that a work culture can be created to bring out the full potential in employees. The first point he touches on is unblocking communication. Many individuals in the workplace may feel as if their opinions or ideas are not heard or respected by their peers. This can result in employees walking away from their employer because when individuals don't feel valued in their workplace, they can become unmotivated because they feel as what they have to say doesn't matter to the rest of the group. This can negatively affect the company as if an employee has no motivation to complete a certain task, the company may suffer the consequences of the lack of work from certain individuals. To avoid this in the future, workplaces should be encouraging their employees to speak up with their ideas and even if it is not the idea they are looking for, at least the employee is able to voice their opinion and feel valued. The second point he...

      This article discusses the 5 C's of teamwork which include communication, cooperation, contribution, compromise and commitment. The first and possibly the most important out of these is communication as communication is something that can essentially make or break a team. Communication must be involved in every task that is being conducted under a team setting, as a lack of communication can result in demotivation within a team. The second C is cooperation, which is essential for the success of any team because if a team can work well together, it is likely that they will achieve great results. Although, there may be times where some individuals within a group do not cooperate well with each other, but in times like this it is important to put differences aside and complete the task at hand. The third C is contribution. Each member of the team should understand their role in the group as well as how their role will benefit the group. It is also important to mak...