Managing Self and Others

Unit Three - Groups and Teams

Aims and Objectives

Aim To be able to analyse the benefits and

pitfalls of groups and teams. To analyse own role using Belbins Teams roles.
Objectives by the end session students will:
To define what is meant by teams and groups To analyse the benefits and risks associated with being in a team To evaluate own role using Belbins team roles

What are groups and teams?

A group is a number of people who interact with each other in some way. They are aware of each other and may have common purpose they may even rely on each other in some way.
A team is a group of people who are working together towards a common objective. They have a definite goal that they can only achieve together.

Benefits of being in a team.

Increased productivity
Improved focus and responsibility Improved problem solving

Greater creativity
Increased satisfaction Increased motivation

Improved information flow

Risks of being in a team.

Conformity
Groupthink Group polarisation

Role ambiguity
Role conflict Role incompatibility

Belbins Team Roles

Complete the Belbin Test and analyse your primary and secondary roles
Were you surprised with the results? How do you see your role fitting in with your current position? Share your results on the group learning space under session 5.