Elements and Performance Criteria
- Contribute to the development of team goals and priorities
- Team members are involved in defining or clarifying goals and priorities.
- Team members are kept informed of council's directions, objectives, plans and priorities relevant to the team.
- Strategies for the achievement of goals are developed in consultation with team members.
- Difficulties in meeting work requirements are identified and solutions are sought within the team.
- Team goals are evaluated in the light of changing organisational goals.
- Contribute to the enhancement of team performance
- Team achievements are assessed to ensure achievement of team goals.
- Team members are encouraged to share ideas regarding work practices.
- Team progress and performance are monitored against agreed performance standards and time lines, and feedback is provided to the team.
- Team members are encouraged to conduct self-assessment and develop their skills.
- Training and development needs of team members are identified and appropriate recommendations are made.
- Develop and maintain team harmony
- Own behaviour reflects acceptance of team membership and is consistent with a team participative approach.
- Opportunities for team members to discuss problems that directly or indirectly affect their work are regularly provided.
- Potential or actual conflict between team members is identified promptly and the action taken is appropriate and in accordance with council policy and legislative requirements.
- The contribution of all team members to outcomes is acknowledged.
- Facilitate team meetings
- Meetings address the business at hand and keep to agreed time frames.
- Equity of participation and input by group members is maintained.
- Feedback on progress of group is sought and suggestions for change are encouraged.
- Written documentation about meeting outcomes is distributed and filed appropriately.
- Compile and maintain records