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In relation to teambuilding and the leader’s role in terms of the Task,

Team and Individual (which need to be addressed if the Team is to

perform at high levels of achievement) the following three sets of

questions will help analyse and improve the way that teams operate.

1 Task

Purpose: Am I clear what the task is?

Responsibilities: Am I clear what mine are?

Objectives: Have I agreed these with my superior, the

person accountable for the group?

Programme: Have I worked one out to reach

objectives?

Working conditions: Are these right for the job?

Resources: Are these adequate (authority, money,

materials)?

Targets: Has each member clearly defined and

agreed them?

Achieving the task

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