Chapter 10 & 11 ideas

Chapter 10: High-Performance project team

To build a high-performance project team, a positive team environment is required.

Ground rules that describe the work patterns and values of the team.

• This is important to the team members what to do and how to work in the group.

A team identity built on commitment to a shared goal.

• It is tough to unit each individual's mind together. So communicate the goal with group members and have them involved in defining and planning the project will stronger their sense of ownership for the project.
• Always have goals appeared in any time will enhance the memory and keep the goals in mind.
• Get to know group members and show respect and trust to them will tighten the relationship of each member.

The ability to listen.

• Listen to others opinion is a way to show respect. Meanwhile, you watch and learn from someone else' idea or experience.
  

The ability to effectively manage meetings.

• A meeting says anything, it is a beginning, and also a finish. It demonstrated all the characteristics of a high-performance team and produce a result that is beyond what any team members working individually could achieve.

Chapter 11: Clear Communication

Communication is the foundation of relationships.

A person with good communication often time has a good relationship with others, and it applies to any situation: in a family, in a working field, friendship...It is not just vital but also essential skill everyone should learn.

As a project manager, strong communication skills will make the project achieve the goal easier and maybe sooner. Project tam members have clear message what they are doing and what their responsibility is. Regular meeting setup will keep team members on track and ensure that all the details are discussed. This is also a way to increase team cohesion since a status meeting is the only time the entire team gathers together and share information and solutions.