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which each member has a stake in solving the problems or challenges facing the group.

Little will be gained unless team members have a clear motivation to proceed.

Each facility should analyze its training needs to develop a facility-specific, performance-

based training program. Analysis results should be used to establish training program

learning objectives, test items, instructional methods, and instructional settings. Team

building should be preceded by a thorough assessment of need. A clear picture is needed

concerning what problems may be occurring, or opportunities lost, due to the lack of

teamwork.

The teamwork skills that may be developed for effective teams include, but are not limited to,

those listed below:

Stress-management

Leadership

Team building

Conflict resolution

The diagnostic skills that may be developed include the following:

Monitoring

Interpreting

Intervening

Full implementation of quality team and diagnostic training requires a long-term

commitment. Training activities should be carefully managed to produce effective results.

Training plans should be developed, organizations should be staffed with qualified

instructors, and sufficient controls should be applied to ensure delivery of an effective

training program.

Training programs for teamwork and diagnostic skills development should be evaluated on a

regular basis to determine the extent to which established learning objectives are being

accomplished. Evaluation results should be used to improve training plans, facilities,