Teamwork! by Paige Silva https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw en-us 2017-08-30 14:30:28 UTC 2026-01-04 19:44:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Click on the photo below to enlarge. acline_gca https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/183696833 - What ideas come to mind when you see this photo? How can we improve teamwork based on this photo?
- Please write and place any other photos, resources, etc. that come to mind on the padlet. Don't forget to sign your name! ]]> 2017-08-30 14:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/183696833 https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/187669593 The boat of men are not acting as a team.  A Team sticks together and helps each member equally.  There is no I in team.  We will be more successful working together, sharing ideas, and helping each other out than we would be working alone.  I cannot wait to work with each and every one of you.  I am so pumped for this year!
Stacey Garbow ]]> 2017-09-14 17:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/187669593 https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188845263 The picture brings back lots of memories for me!  I can remember when I was in 4th grade and it was the year of "group work."  We were all randomly placed in a group and worked in this setting throughout the year.  My mom always reminds me of this one day.  I came home from school with a STACK of papers and told her I had to complete all of this work.  What about my group?  Well, they weren't doing the work, so I took it upon myself to bring it all home.  I mean, I wanted a good grade.  This picture represents that year for me.  Although I have been on the end of  dumping out the water (even by myself), I am certain that I have probably turned my shoulder in other group settings and ignored.  GCA FAST is a team.  A team that works so well together, helping one another, to ensure student success.  I am happy to be a part of this team!

~Fran Rollins]]> 2017-09-19 12:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188845263 The guys in the boat are obviously not working as a team. Two of them are doing all the work, while the other two are not doing anything at all. But one can assume that 'if' the two working to get the water out succeeds, then everyone in the boat will take credit for the work that resulted in them being successful. I think illustration is to remind us all that everyone should and must carry our own weight. "We're all in this together! " (from High School Musical) :-) https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188849178 ~Jennifer Carver]]> 2017-09-19 12:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188849178 Jessica Davis When I look at this photo, I see that the boat isn't going anywhere. Eventually, the water will overtake the boat, and then there will be nothing left. But, if the two men worked with all the crew members on the boat, and everyone was doing something to get the water out/fix the hole, then the boat could stabilize and move forward with the current. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188850411 The same is true with our team. If we are all doing our part with contributing ideas, helping one another, and displaying teamwork, then our goal for success with our families and our career will get us to the shore (end)! ]]> 2017-09-19 12:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188850411 Misty Thornton https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188851344 The Two guys at the top might be taking a moment to laugh it off now since they are not having to work, but the other two in the boat will not like them to much and be less likely to help them because of their non-helpful attitudes during a stressful time. I think it is always important to think of others and share what works that way it might make someone else's job a little easier and more successful. No "I" in team and we should all work together so that we can all be successful with our students and our students will benefit from our sharing because our success is their success. ]]> 2017-09-19 12:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188851344 For me, one of the first questions that come to mind is, "Are these men friends???!!!" The four men in this picture are apparently divided by 2's, with different agendas. Eventually, the entire boat will sink! However, the two men at the top are only thinking in the current and not planning for the future events. Therefore, this could lead to being a detriment to their future, if all of the four men do not start working together. If they all work together and communicate, then all will not be lost, and they may be able to save each other! https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188854275 This photo is a good example of working together to reach the goal! Here are some of the strategies to improve teamwork:
1. A Common Goal
2. The Right People
3. Regular Updates
4. Common Tools
5. Celebrate Success
https://blog.lynkos.com/teamwork/
https://goo.gl/images/EC5VEM
-LaShanda Evans]]> 2017-09-19 12:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188854275 I notice two guys doing all the work while the other 2 are kicked backed, laughing it off. Eventually, the two doing all the work will get tired... if the other two don't jump in and help, the boat is going down - and they will ALL go down with it! And "help" can be in the physical form as well as offering ideas and suggestions on what to do different to make the outcome successful. This picture is a great representation of how we all need to pull our own weight in order for the TEAM to be successful. The stronger we are as a team, the more effective we will be with our families. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188855786 Laurie McDaniel]]> 2017-09-19 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188855786 Wendy O. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188857397 I see the guys at the top riding high and not worrying about any problems while the other folks are struggling. What I like about this team is that I feel comfortable reaching out to others when I need help. We all come from different "work" backgrounds and bring different strengths to the table. I am grateful that I do not have to do my work on my own.  


]]> 2017-09-19 12:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188857397 Two of the guys are lounging while two of the guys are working to remove the water. The guys that are choosing not to help aren't taking into consideration that if the boat sinks, they are all going down! If everyone in the boat helped out, they would be more successful. Teamwork is crucial in this case. When everyone works together, great things happen! As Advisors, we can share our ideasstrengths and struggles to grow as a team and as individuals. If we all go above and beyond to help each other achieve our personal goals, we are unstoppable as a team! https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188870782   -Lindsey C.

]]> 2017-09-19 13:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188870782 Michelle Hendricks https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188879589 Where's the teamwork?? I mean, these guys are literally in the same boat! I have to admit that if I was on the working end I would hold a bit of grudge towards my slacking team members and be less likely to help them out in the future (remember when the boat was sinking and you didn't help?).  I think that to meet deadlines and complete goals you have to be willing to help (and at times accept help). That's part of being a team.]]> 2017-09-19 13:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188879589 Angela Albert-I see two people working to solve a problem and two people doing nothing. A team should be exactly that, a group of people who work together to ensure that the team thrives! That is something I love about our team, I really feel like we all pull together to do what needs to be done, and we're all willing to help our fellow advisors when they need it! I feel so blessed to apart of this team!!! https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188891190 I]]> 2017-09-19 13:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188891190 The picture shows four men in the same boat but each group has their own agenda. The two men that are relaxing are being selfish and not realizing that the holes in the boat will ultimately effect them as well. The team always has one common goal and I think it is important for each person to play their role on the team. It is also critical to realize when your team mate is in distress and needs some assistance. That was not displayed in this picture. We always hear "there is no "I" in team" and "team work makes the dream work." These statements are very true and helps with team cohesiveness. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188912120 `Jama Harris]]> 2017-09-19 14:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188912120 Shannon Ready https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188921632
First of all, I chuckled at this picture.  I do realize it was not intended to be funny....

Second - I see 4 men in a boat. Even though they are in the same boat, they have become segregated - 2 choose to be go getters/problem solvers and the other 2 choose to be loafers. Even though they share a common problem, the loafers are not that big on taking action... 

We are all advisors (the boat). We are all in the same role - to help students that NEED help. If we CHOOSE to be go getters and problem solvers, we can make more of our students successful. Not only would that lead to good grades and graduation for the students, but it would increase the chances that those students will have a more developed mindset on how to be successful outside of school. If we work together as a team - whether that's through collaboration with co workers or never giving up on trying to reach a student/family successfully, we have made the choice to be go getters for all our students...to make them better people for life.

]]> 2017-09-19 14:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188921632 BOOOO. No team work and the 2 that are working are more than likely working even harder to compensate for the 2 not working.... https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188974137 Kim Fundora

]]> 2017-09-19 16:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188974137 The two men at the top of the boat fail to realize that the hold at the other end of the boat is their hole too! When one team member is bailing against a hole in the boat, ALL the team is experiencing that hole. Sometimes team members who are doing the bailing may just be too overwhelmed to ask for help or not even realize that their "little hole" could be sinking the boat so they gamely carry on, thinking it's their job alone to keep the boat afloat. I am guilty! Asking for help from other "crew members" is critical when you feel your end sinking or filling with water. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188979574 Raquel Cooke]]> 2017-09-19 16:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188979574 Jessica Carter https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188985349 I laughed and then rolled my eyes. I think we have all probably been on teams where it seems like we were the only ones doing any work. I recently read an AMAZING book called Crucial Conversations. It really taught me how to try and see things from other points of view. It is so easy to make the two not doing anything the villains and ourselves the victims. The book says to ask yourself, if they were great human beings, what is the best case scenario for what could be going on in their brains. For the sake of practicing what I've just learned, I've decided they are taking turns with the other 2. One of them made a joke to lighten the mood. ]]> 2017-09-19 16:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/188985349 Wendy Cooper https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189035325 I see a group of men working together in spite of the circumstances, yet, the ones at the top are dead weight and making life harder than it needs to be.  More is always better than one and together, we can always conquer the goal at hand. ]]> 2017-09-19 18:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189035325 Felicia Teasley https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189063372 At first glance, I thought the two men on the opposite side of the leak was not participating, but actually they are helping in a way. If all the men on the boat moved to one side, it may cause the boat to tip and so they are "balancing the workload". Sort of like the departments at GCA, some groups may appear to be doing more of the labor, but all in all we're balancing the needs of the families.
 ]]> 2017-09-19 18:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189063372 The two men at the top of the boat are not "pulling their weight" so to speak. Apparently, what they are not realizing is that they are all in the same boat. If the two men at the bottom dumping the water out of the boat are unable to work fast enough at bailing out the water then the boat is going to sink. They should have been working together as a team by taking turns at the tough job. You know they say team work makes the dream work so that is the point that the lazy guys are missing. Working as a team like we do here on FAST, makes everyone's job much easier and more enjoyable. We are all so very lucky to be a part of the best team at GCA and very likely the best team in all of K12 schools. https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189072679 - Lori Reeves]]> 2017-09-19 19:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189072679 https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189076234 2017-09-19 19:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189076234 Amanda Palmer https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189077485 This picture represents two people doing a majority of the work.  The others appear to be panicking, which is probably making the situation worse.  

In order to be successful, everyone needs to pitch in, be selfless, and be fair.]]> 2017-09-19 19:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189077485 I noticed that the 2 'bosses' at the upper end of the boat are just sitting there telling the others what to do! They're just glad they're not getting wet themselves. I worked for a boss one time that had this same attitude. I'm so glad we have leaders on our advisement team that don't care to get in the trenches with us, and get dirty themselves. It takes everyone! There's no 'i' in team! https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189079427
Debbie Phipps

]]> 2017-09-19 19:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189079427 I noticed the same thing as most others did, in which the photo is a horrible representation of teamwork. One way to improve the teamwork, or lack there of, is communication. I believe that communication in an open, honest, and professional manner is a great way to improve teamwork. Also, if the other two men were to stop and think for a moment they would realize that if they don't help out they will drown too. Idiots - LOL! https://padlet.com/psilva_gca/1752a9juggbw/wish/189098812 Crystal Arnette

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