Kinesiology 3388A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Team Dynamics, Group Dynamics

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 3388A/B
• Professor: Natascha Wesch

Document Summary

Team building: a method of assisting the group to: Increase its effectiveness (achieving goals and objectives) Satisfy the needs of its members (people are drawn to the team due to the social aspect, be affiliated with others) Improve working conditions (team climate, communication, and ultimately enhance group cohesion) Group goal setting: collective goals established, strategies identified. Interpersonal relationships: relationships among members improved (captain and the members) Individual role involvement: me(cid:373)(cid:271)ers" roles (cid:272)larified, role acceptance & conformity increased. Managerial grid approach: effective leadership styles identified. Omnibus programs: combine a variety of team building interventions. Consultant works directly with the team: indirect approach. Consultant works with the leader (coach) and the coach will implement it. Consultant observes, listens, and talks with coaches, athletes, trainers, and support staff (trying to understand the clients: education phase. Consultant provides overview of the nature of groups (must emphasize the point of team building (what are the different components, the process of team building: brainstorming phase.