The competencies and behaviours required
to operate successful teams are different both for the team members
and for management. Managers must allow teams real decision making
responsibility. For this to happen, teams must have the necessary
knowledge. Information flows must be multi-directional. Communication
and stakeholder management are paramount.
For teams to be successful they need to be able to communicate effectively,
share information and resources and to understand not only the team's
vision and strtegy but also its processes and project milestones.
Traditional 'shareware' packages do go some way towards this but do
not provide a project forum and resource base, which can be shared
by all members at any time.
''Teamworks' is a web-based project collaboration and knowledge management
tool which aims to overcome the limitations of geography and time
and provide a resource which will help build team effectiveness and
enhance their performance. Like all our products, 'Teamworks' aims
to deliver business benefits, enhanced team performance and personal
development objectives.
Programme Structure
''Teamworks' may be run from a secure web site or on a corparate Intranet.
Team members are given unique passwords and a member of the Team is
usually given administration rights.
The site consistes of a framework that is customised for each user's
particular requirements. The framework consists of the following areas:
- Team Homepage - including space for team aims, vision and strategy
and a sign-on area.
- Site Map
- Stakeholder Map
- Project Management - an area in which the latest project management
files can be viewed (changes restricted to authorised personnel
only).
- Communication Forum - where conversations can be carried out
about specific topics and views exchanged. An online conferencing
ability is also available. An online conferencing ability is also
available.
- Resource Library - an area in which files can be uploaded and
indexed for use by any team member. A search facility aids access
to specific files.
- Learning Area - in which members can record their personal developments
objectives from the project in hand.
- Presentatins Area - a separate area is provided for storing
presentation files which are critical to project success.
The framework is completely adaptable to any organisation and is particularly
suited for use by Virtual Teams.
Measurable Outputs
A large number of benefits will srise from the use of 'Teamworks'.
The three most important to team outputs will be:
- Improved involvement and performance
- Positive increase in morale
- Sense of ownership and commitment
Teamworks provides a unique environment that helps to reinforce
team aims, values and behaviours. It can be clearly focused on the
business issue around which the team is formed. It can also be used
to record the personal development issues arising amongst team members
and can fit into other development and Learnign work within the
organisation.
The greatest benefit from using 'Teamworks' is the ease of sharing
knowledge. Without easy access to and sharing of knowledge, teams
will not be successful at decision making and project delivery.
Being web based it is easy to use and cross platform in nature.
It overcomes the limitations of both geography and time and can
be used by itself and in conjunction with any of our other programmes
and courses.
To find our more please do not hesitate to contact us through our
online enquiry form.
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