DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP (UHPS 6013) Topic 8: Team Leadership

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Topic 8: Team Leadership

 Weekly Reflection

Week 9

19 December 2021

 

Assalamualaikum and bismillah. 

 

My coursemates shared an insightful presentation on 'Team Leadership' this week.

Imagine this; when people are in the same elevator and are going to their destined floor, they are just a group; however, they become a team when the elevator is stuck. Individuals who ride in the same elevator probably have some characteristics, such as working in the same building and on the same level, or working for the same employer and having comparable hobbies. The sheer fact that they have a similar interest qualifies them as a collective. If, on the other hand, the elevator malfunctions and they get stranded, the shared aim of "getting out of there" transforms this group into a cohesive unit.

 

What Is the significant distinction between a group and a team?

A group is a collection of mutually autonomous people with distinct purposes who are pulled together by their shared interests and experience to form a larger whole. Even though everyone in the group shares knowledge and resources, each member is ultimately accountable for their task. Each team member is assigned a unique set of duties, which only one person often carries out. The responsibilities are distinct and unrelated to one another. Passengers on a plane are an excellent illustration of this. Even though they all have different motives for being on the same aircraft, they are still a group. 

On the other hand, a team is a collection of persons who work together to achieve a similar objective by working together as a group and sharing responsibilities. People who work in a team share a common understanding with their colleagues. They tend to emphasize one other's strengths and minimize their flaws when collaborating. Instead of the individual contributions expected of group members, the essential quality of a team is connection: the whole is larger than the sum of its members. Each member of a team contributes to the group's success as a whole. The duties and responsibilities of team members might overlap. For example, cabin personnel on an aircraft are just there to ensure that the passengers have a pleasant experience. 

In my opinion, in school organizations, collaboration and teamwork are essential. Some school organizations may benefit from a professional loner, but collaborating with colleagues can yield superior outcomes in the long term. Working as part of a team is often essential to a project's success. An important soft skill is the capacity to collaborate with others. In addition to boosting your chances of acquiring a position and retaining it, it has a substantial impact. The administration and the teachers should strive to be excellent team players to succeed in the workplace. Having a team to help you achieve your personal goals is vital. Teachers' most excellent resource is each other. Fortunately, teamwork and collaboration are as common in schools as they might be. I've been a teacher for 18 years, so I'm familiar with the way things operate.

My first year as a secondary school teacher was etched in my mind. I began by adopting the same habits of preparation and working alone. I was an alone superhero who went home exhausted every day without the support or encouragement of my more experienced senior colleagues. Even though I was directly in front of people who could have provided me with valuable information, I was afraid to ask for it. I was only able to realize what I had been missing because of the compassion and grace of a few of my colleagues. When I asked for help, they went above and beyond, creating a friendship, and sharing a few inspirational stories with me. The assumption that I could be more efficient while planning and working alone turned out to be incorrect! When dealing with others, efficiency is rarely actually successful. The realization that I could accomplish far more and be far more productive and energetic if I was ready to share insights, ask for assistance, and trust in people took me a long time to realize. As I was a new teacher, the ability to collaborate and share ideas throughout the school year had a tremendous impact on me. Since then, I've shared and sought out others who need inspiration or ideas. Undeniably, some teachers have a history of shutting doors and doing things their way made it even more vital for teachers to collaborate, as the nature of teaching is so solitary.

All I'm saying is that having the title of professional and, more precisely, a teacher does not imply that you can operate alone. On the contrary, professionals from virtually every other industry are obliged to work in a team to increase performance. Professionals that achieve success in their fields rely on and share ideas with others in their area, whether they be doctors, psychologists, or salespeople. Working together to minimize stress is the most effective method available. Helping each other form meaningful connections that make people feel like they are a valued part of something bigger than themselves is the most effective strategy to alleviate workplace stress. Effective administrations will guarantee that teachers can collaborate on planning, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. Once teachers have had the opportunity to profit from collaborative efforts, they will undoubtedly value the camaraderie and creativity that it fosters.

 

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