Developing your Team Contract
In this section, you will learn practical strategies for fostering a cohesive and productive team culture. We will also build your understanding of team culture through the GRIP Model which will be used as the foundation for creating your Cluster Team Contract.
Introduction to Team Culture
In this video, Liz Masen introduces the following section of Team Culture, highlighting the key topics you’ll cover.
Key Principles of Building Team Culture
Gain an understanding of the key principles and models that are useful in building your team culture. In this video, Bo Hanson discusses the Stages of Team Development Model, and unpacks the Systems, Symbols, and Behavior Model.
Tuckman's Stages of Team Development Model
The Stages of Team Development Model, attributed to psychologist Bruce Tuckman (1965), outlines the typical phases that teams go through as they progress towards achieving their objectives. The model consists of four main stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing.
Understanding the GRIP Model
Learn about each of the components of the GRIP Model and how they each apply to developing team culture. Your Cluster Group will then use this model to create your Team Contract.
The GRIP Model
The GRIP Model is a strategic framework aimed at optimizing team dynamics and performance. GRIP stands for Goals, Roles, Interpersonal Relationships, and Processes. By addressing these key elements, the model facilitates effective communication, clarifies responsibilities, strengthens relationships, and streamlines workflows within teams.
Goals. Set and commit to team goals that cascade to team members’ individual goals. This phase also covers developing team values, identity, and behavioral expectations.
Roles. Expand team member roles beyond their technical contribution. Identify each person’s strengths and match their team role to what comes naturally to them.
Interpersonal Relationships. Build self-awareness, understanding of others, and communication skills. Focus on team dynamics, and establishing strong and effective relationships.
Processes and Procedures. Articulate clearly the behavioral standards and expectations. Cover everything and leave no questions about team rules.
ACTIVITY
DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM CONTRACT USING GRIP
After watching the above videos, work as a group in your Cluster Project Team to create your Team Contract. Once your Team Contract has been created, upload it into Canvas as instructed by your Professor.