Teamwork cannot occur in the absence of a clearly defined team. Therefore, improving upon an existing—or designing a new— team structure is the first step in implementing a teamwork system in any environment. This is the basis for Module 2: Team Structure, which provides presentations and worksheets to begin building a team.

Organizational researchers have long focused on the value of teams as a unit of task work, with leadership serving as a means for improving employee performance and attitudes. It is important to first understand the structure of teams to learn how to promote teamwork and create a climate conducive to effective team functioning. Such a climate is based on a commitment to collaboration, mutual accountability, acknowledgment, recognition and professional respect.

Module 2 includes

• Instructor Slides
• Classroom Slides
• Multi-team System Exercise Sheet
• Teams and Teamwork Exercise Sheet

Go to The Long-Term Care Version of TeamSTEPPS.

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