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2011 Leadership Conference. Sponsored by National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Hosted by Cleveland Association of Paralegals. Creating a Cohesive Team Environment. Presented by Tracey L. Young, RP
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2011 Leadership Conference Sponsored by National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. • Hosted by • Cleveland Association of Paralegals
Creating a Cohesive Team Environment Presented by Tracey L. Young, RP NFPA President
What is a team? • Group of people • Committed to common objectives • Interdependent • Collective accountability • Mutual commitment
What is cohesion? • Attraction towards one another • Loyalty • Esprit de Corps • Accept team’s goals
What is a cohesive team? • Get along • United in pursuit of goals • Well defined roles • Good working relationships • Mutual respect • Trust • Pride in membership • Good communication
Establishing Team Cohesion • On the same page • No hidden agendas • Focus on team vision
Member responsibilities • Complementary talents • Understand expectations • Understand roles of each team member
Team of winners • Members are all winners • Part of larger cause • Team shares wins and losses • Mutual respect
Communication is crucial • Open • Effective • Clear • Direct • Face-to-face • Human moment • Share excitement • Synergy
Team bonds • Commonality • Diversity
Affinity • Like one another • Interaction • Brainstorming • Informal group events • Food • Mentoring
Group consciousness • Collective consciousness • Shared vision • Shared history • Traditions
Cohesive teams • Address conflict quickly • Communication • Interaction • Member appreciation • Mutual respect • High standards
Tracey L. Young, RP President@paralegals.org