Team Work
Team Work - what does it mean what does it take. Great work can never be achieved alone. If you want to grow and take it to the next level - team work is key. In this article of the “little production system” we will have a look at it and some self assessing elements.
Definition
Teamwork is characterized by the fulfillment of work tasks by a number of employees with complementary skills. They are committed to these tasks, have a common goal, use an approach for which they are committed as a team.
The targets:
The activation and use of human resources
The technical and organizational possibilities for achieving the company's goals
Key elements:
Defined roles, tasks and communication structures for island teams, project teams, management teams, divisional and departmental teams
Responsibility for quality, costs, time and improvement of standards
Development of social, technical, methodological and leadership competence
Regular development/appraisal interviews by managers
Practical flexibility of use
Regular team meetings
Problem solving activities
Team networking / cooperation
KPI
Team performance
Employee satisfaction
Check your organization with this brief self assessment of level of fulfillment
Work organization level of fulfillment
Level 1
Classical hierarchy, individual workstations division of labour.
Level 2
Spatial grouping of workplaces and plants to islands with classical division of labour.
Level 3
A new form of work organization has been developed and tested in pilot cases in the form of group work.
Level 4
The new form of work organization - all employees work in groups - has been implemented across the board.
Level 5
Within the framework of the agreed objectives, the groups jointly assume responsibility for quality, delivery dates, productivity and optimum use of resources.
Standards - level of fulfillment
Level 3
Standardized processes are documented and visualized.
Level 4
The established standards are lived.
Level 5
The established standards are lived and developed independently.
Communication structure levels of fulfillment
Level 3
Team or group discussion with a lack of efficiency. Established information and communication structures.
Level 4
Regular, efficient team or group discussions. A part of the communication structure is ensured across the board with the help of the "group speaker" function.
Level 5
Existing scope for action is perceived. Defined communication structures exist. Cross-team networking and cooperation serve to achieve goals.
Level of fulfillment – Qualification
Level 1
The level of qualification for professional competence is recorded according to the situation.
Level 2
The level of qualification for professional competence is regularly and systematically recorded and documented. Standardized training programs for occupational safety exist for new employees.
Level 3
The level of qualification in technical, methodological and social competence is regularly and systematically recorded and documented. For new employees, there are area-related familiarization programs.
Level 4
The level of qualification in technical, methodological and social competence is regularly and systematically recorded and documented. Demand-oriented and individual qualification plans are implemented and their effectiveness documented. Divisional and cross-divisional training programs are in place for new employees.
Level 5
The level of qualification in technical, methodological and social competence is regularly and systematically recorded and documented. Needs-oriented individual qualification plans are implemented and their effectiveness documented. Short training courses are a company standard. Divisional and cross-divisional training programs are in place for new employees.
Flexibility level of fulfillment
Level 2
Work tasks, time and place are determined by the supervisor.
Level 3
The employees organize themselves with support in terms of work tasks, time and place according to the standards
Level 4
The employees organize themselves partly independently with regard to work tasks, time and place in relation to the standards.
Level 5
The employees organize themselves independently with regard to work tasks, time and place in relation to the standards.