Question

1.   Discuss the competencies for team members in respect to team orientation

Answer 1

The competencies required for the team members with respect to team orientation are:

1. Every team should have a team leader: The team leader takes the final decision in any matter. The team leader should have good decision-making abilities. The team leader should be able to direct the team. But every team member should have a say in any matter. The team leader should take into account all the suggestions given by the team members. The team leader is the one who controls the group.

2.Mutual Respect: Each member of the team has to respect each other's opinions. There should be equal opportunity for everyone to voice their opinions. When one member of the team is saying something the other members should listen to them. In case of any disagreement in the opinion, the reasons can be discussed politely. The use of harsh words should be avoided.

3.Identification of strengths and weaknesses: Each member of the team knows their personal strength and weaknesses. If a particular member is not proficient in a particular task, it can be handed over to someone else so that the team runs smoothly. For eg: During resuscitation, if a particular nurse is not proficient in inserting an intravenous cannula, he or she can give the task to someone else more proficient in the same.

4.Communication skills and good interpersonal relationships: There should be good communication and interpersonal relationship for effective teamwork.

5. Reflection and Feedback: After each and every teamwork, there should be a discussion regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the teamwork, so that each member understands their weaknesses and works to develop themselves on them. Also, they should be appreciated for their good work, so that their morale will be boosted.

6.Delegation: It is the responsibility of the team leader to delegate assignments to every team member. The assignment should be based on the proficiency of each team member. Also, the team leader should make it a point that each team member gets the role in rotation.

7. Planning: For effective teamwork planning is of utmost importance. The plan should be discussed with the team and the suggestion of each team member should be taken into consideration.

8: Knowledge and Skills: The team members should have adequate knowledge and technical skills required to be a part of the team.