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We launched the new code of practice for managing teams at our last conference.

A Code Of Recommended Practice For Managing Teams:


1. There is a clearly defined purpose or mission for the team, which includes

  • Specific goals or objectives
  • Measurement criteria
2. Roles within the team are distributed between:

  • The needs of the business or profession
  • Tasks that need to be performed
  • Attention to individuals both inside and outside the team
3. Work is regularly reviewed in terms of the four categories:

  • Personal tasks
  • Shared tasks
  • Personal responsibility
  • Shared responsibility
4. Feedback is given which recognises individuals contribution to the team and work is redistributed in a way that takes account of:

  • Their work load
  • Their interests
  • How they have performed in the four work categories
5. Communication is designed to underpin the team process:

  • The purpose of meetings determines who is invited along with the size, duration and structure of the meeting
  • Meetings do not serve mixed purposes.
  • The way in which meetings are arranged and conducted builds the self-confidence, the image and reputation of the team.
  • Other communication mechanisms are complementary to the fabric of meetings.
  • Team members keep each other informed
6. Process are established within the team which contribute to effective and satisfying work.  These are:

  • Recorded
  • Adapted to different situations
  • Used for coaching team members
  • Owned by specific team members
  • Adapted in the light of experience
7. Learning is encouraged within the team which

  • Improves the competence of the team
  • Reflects individual preferences
  • Stimulates the team

The team assess itself on a regular basis and sets targets for improvement.

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