Dfcs training for New County Directors Workshop No. 1 Leadership Trainer’s Guide

Trainer’s Guide 
 
Activity: County Director Teamwork Strategies 
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Activity: County Director 
Teamwork Strategies
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This is a small group activity.
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On the worksheet provided in the Participant Guide, page 30, 
generate a list of specific strategies County Directors can use to 
create and support a culture of teamwork.
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These strategies should include:
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What you emphasize
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What you recognize
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What you communicate
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What you model
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What you require
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What you provide
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There is an example provided on the worksheet.
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A recorder from each group should write group strategies on a 
piece of flip chart paper for presentation to the class.
Show OH 56 (Activity: County Director Teamwork Strategies). 
Refer participants to the worksheet on Page 30 of the Participant Guide. 
Distribute flip chart paper and markers to each group. 
Facilitate activity according to slide instructions. 
Allow about 15-20 minutes for groups to create their strategies. 
Debrief activity: 
¾ Ask a representative from each group to present their strategies and 
post their flip chart on the classroom wall. 
¾ Encourage applause for each small group’s efforts. 
Include the following strategies in the discussion if they are not mentioned 
by the groups: 
¾ Emphasize accomplishments. 
¾ De-emphasize words like “subordinates,” “employees” and “direct 
reports.” 
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Trainer’s Guide 
 
¾ Recognize / praise team behaviors (working together, supporting 
each other). 
¾ Communicate that working together effectively is a required standard 
of conduct. 
¾ Use “team speak,” i.e., “we,” “our,” “us,” “the team,” “team 
members,” “teammates.” 
¾ Model polite, cooperative behavior. 
¾ Provide the resources needed to make teamwork a success. 
¾ Celebrate good news. 
¾ Endorse the “quality” viewpoint that everyone is a “customer,” not 
just external clients and contacts. 
¾ Encourage the sharing of information and ideas. 
Transition: Now let’s take a few minutes for you to assess your county’s 
current “culture of teamwork.” This activity will give you an idea of how 
much work you have ahead of you. 
 
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