Creating a Team. by Jarred Schwieger https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq Major concepts of assembling a team at a school. en-us 2025-07-06 18:10:44 UTC 2025-07-06 21:49:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Set Goals and Objectives schwiegeja https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq/wish/3511609305 To have a successful team, it is essential to have well-defined goals and objectives.
- Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time table)
- Discuss and document objectives.
- Revisit goals and make adjustments.

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- Assign clearly defined roles for each member
- Build roles around team members' strengths when possible
- Hold team members accountable

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- Encourage open communication
- See mistakes as learning opportunities
- Be vulnerable as a leader

]]> 2025-07-06 18:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq/wish/3511609342 Effective Communication schwiegeja https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq/wish/3511609343 Communication is vital for a team to operate smoothly. Communication is more than just sending emails or talking at people.
- Regular team meetings
- Implement digital collaboration
- Clear communication protocols
- Be willing to listen to other team members

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- Address conflicts early
- Focus on facts, not emotions
- Just like in relationships, realize you are on the same team.

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- Continuously offer feedback.
- Use both positive and constructive feedback
- Implement feedback to make improvements

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- Provide training opportunities
- Support and provide career development
- Ask team members what they want/need to learn

- "Focus on data, research, a startling finding, or a compelling topic." (Burgess, J. 2010).

]]> 2025-07-06 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq/wish/3511609354 Team Building Activities schwiegeja https://padlet.com/schwiegeja/ex6aa5fr6636q0nq/wish/3511609355 Team-building activities strengthen teams.
- Plan regular team events
- Use a combination of professional and social activities
- Use virtual team building if there are remote teams

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