Explain the Guidelines for Team Operation

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statements are then written on 8 1/2" X 11" sheets of paper and placed in a vertical

column on the left side of the wall facing the team.

Step 4 -- Identify tasks. The fourth step involves taking each duty area and specifying

the tasks that are performed within that duty area. This step takes the most time, since

50 to 200 tasks may be involved, depending on the complexity of the job. Each task

statement should begin with an action verb and describe an observable behavior.

Step 5 -- Sequence tasks and duty areas. Once the tasks are identified, the team

must organize the tasks into some logical sequence. Since the task lists are used to

develop instructional material, it is logical to ask the members to sequence the tasks

within each area in the recommended instructional sequence. The members then

sequence the duty areas.

Step 6 -- Select tasks for training. The team should use criteria to determine the

frequency, importance, and difficulty of each task. The team also must determine whether

the tasks are PT - pre-train, T - train, OT - overtrain, or NT - no train, using established

criteria.

rules for team member participation have proven to be effective and should be discussed

with any new team:

Everyone should participate appropriately. All team members have been carefully

selected and are considered equally qualified.

Members should share their ideas freely with the group. There are no right or

wrong answers. Members should think out loud and let other team members help

frame task statements.

Members are encouraged to "piggyback" on the ideas of others. Members can

give their spontaneous responses without weighing their value at the time of the

response.