Successful Collaboration and Team Dynamics

Corey Colosky, Julie HA, Alexis Poore, Tawnya SteeberCOM/516

June 8, 2015Jo-Ann Lynch

Collaboration is important for group success. “There is no “I” in team” (“There’s No “I” in Team,” n.d).

Collaboration is about coming together and growing through ideas and experiences. No teacher will have the same experience, this opens a

path for discussion. This also teaches us to be more mindful and respectful of

others opinions and ideals. “…adults can share the practical knowledge that comes from

their life and work experience” (Learning Team Toolkit, Why Learning Teams?, 2014).

Value of Team Collaboration for Academic Success

Alexis Poore

When group members communicate, tasks are able to be completed in a timely manner. This leaves room for editing.

As individuals we all have our own strengths In a group, each member should be designated

with a task they can excel at. Team projects make members feel valued with

their contribution towards the group to achieve their common goal.

Value of Team Collaboration for Academic Success

Alexis Poore

Learning Styles Strengthen Team Dynamics The different ways in

which people learn. Body language, facial

expressions, diagrams, and illustrated text.

Verbal lectures, discussions, and collaboration.

Moving, doing, and touching.Tawnya Steeber

Figure 1: Learning Styles (Google Images).

Learning Team Charters = Successful Team Collaboration

The University of Phoenix Learning Team Charter.Step-by-step plan that

helps students build an effective and efficient team.

Student communication and collaboration.

Tawnya Steeber

Different Learning Styles

Evaluate – Analyze

Collaborate

Set goals

Open forum for conflict resolution

Learning Team Charters = Successful Team Collaboration

Tawnya Steeber

Conflict is NOT a bad thing Conflict could be bad if handled the wrong

way You must have the correct mindset Handling conflict well could result in:

Deeper Learning Deeper Relationships Individual Growth

Strategies In Learning From Conflict

Corey Colosky

Be willing to take personal risk Break the “code of silence” Do not be afraid

Use it to research deeper to find the truth Listen to the other person

Open atmosphere is needed Develop protocols Do not take things personally

Strategies In Learning From Conflict

Corey Colosky

Listen Be Courteous Be Clear

Crucial Communication Skills

Corey Colosky

Collaboration

Productivity

Communication

Effective Components Necessary for Team Success

Julie HA

Know yourself

Set personal goals

Motivational Strategies to Increase Productivity

Julie HA

Learning Team Toolkit. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.apollolibrary.com/Library/ltt/toolkit1.aspx -Alexis-

There's No "I" in Team. (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.knowyourphrase.com/phrase-meanings/Theres-no-I-in-team.html -Alexis-

Figure 1 Learning Styles [Image file]. Retrieved from http://mind.server286.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Learning-Styles.jpg -Tawnya-

Learning Team Toolkit. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.apollolibrary.com/Library/ltt/toolkit1.aspx -Tawnya-

Yarborough, M.H. (1994). Team building. A new direction for HR. HR. focus, 71(7), retrieved June 3, 2015 from Learning Team toolkit, subheading Team Learning. -Tawnya-

References

Gray, Larry. (2003, May). Bury your opinion, shortchange your team. Harvard Management Update, 8(5), 2. Retrieved June 4, 2015 from web.a.ebscohost.com -Corey-

**All pictures except for Tawnya’s referenced picture is from MicroSoft Word Clipart

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