Team building - DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Instructor's Guide

D. Team building

An effective way of leading a group of individuals

is to allow them to lead themselves. The use of

self-managed work teams can be an effective

way to motivate employees to work more

efficiently and to work together.

The concept of self-managed work teams

focuses on the team member as the expert. By

allowing the team to make and implement

decisions, decisions are being made by those

individuals with the most knowledge and

experience.

The following organizational context factors will

increase the likelihood of success for teams:

Management support

Mission clarity

Autonomy

Rewards for the team

Team training

Feedback on performance

Organization culture conducive to teamwork

Appropriate physical facility

Module 87