Leading the team
Featured in the First-time Leadership training manual
By Clare Llewellyn West
Category: Leadership
Credit price: 3 download credits (Single user)
There are two threads running through any aspect of teamwork. One is the task the team has to achieve, and the other is the process by which they achieve it. Being aware of both can be a challenge to those new to the leadership role. This training activity makes use of a series of role-plays to explore the elements of tasks and process, allowing participants to clarify their understanding of what goes on in teams.
You start with a brief introduction session and then talk about the two threads in teamwork – task and process – and the responsibility of the team leader to be aware of both. You then set up a role-play in which (if the group is large enough) each character has a shadow whose role is to observe and feedback the way they carry out their role in the team. The role-play consists of a series of meetings before and during an event – and each of the characters has the opportunity to lead the group. Finally, you remind participants of the importance of considering both process and task and give a very brief outline of the roles and leadership requirements of teams.
Who is it for: This training activity is intended for use by trainers to encourage participants to recognise the key elements of effective teams through teamwork, giving them opportunity to practise observation and feedback skills.
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 4 |
| Max Group Size: | 20 |
| Typical Duration: | 02:25:00 |
| No of Pages: | 19 |
Resources: View standard resources for Fenman training activities
Purpose: This training activity, together with ‘Building the team’, forms a comprehensive introduction to team formation and the leadership of team. The activity can also be used to help participants improve their meeting skills and to provide development of observation and feedback skills.
Download the training activity, Leading the team as featured in the Fenman training manual; First-time Leadership