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Cohesion and Teamwork
Wendy
Boller
, Sarah Mack, Robbie
Wacker
and Shelby MoroseSlide2
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Ooa74L3vo
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=SII1EU3huuESlide3
Cohesion
A dynamic process that is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in pursuit of its instrumental objectives and/or for the satisfaction of member affective needs.
The total field of forces which act on members to remain in the group
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHHhjRCvUXISlide4
Cohesion cont.
2 Distinct Forces
Attractiveness of the Group-the individual’s desire for interpersonal interactions with other group members and a desire to be involved in the group’s activities.
Means
Control-the benefits that a member can derive by being associated with the group.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4VZ974iET4Slide5
Cohesion cont.
Task Cohesion
Reflects
the degree to which members of a group work together to achieve common goals.
Social Cohesion
Reflects
the degree to which members of a team like each other and enjoy one another’s company.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WURgIMeouwSlide6
Factors Affecting the Development of Team Cohesion
Environmental-
normative forces holding a group together.
Ex) athletes hold scholarships, having to play for a certain high school because of where you live, size of the group, level of competition.
Personal-
the individual characteristics of group members.
Ex) individual satisfaction, similarity in attitudes, aspirations, commitments, and expectations.
Leadership-
the leadership style and behaviors that professionals exhibit and the relationships they establish with their groups.
Ex) clear, consistent communication from captains regarding team goals, tasks, and roles, compatibility between the leader and group members.
Team- group task characteristics, group productivity norms, desire for group success, group roles, group position, and team stability.
Ex) shared experiences, teams that are together for a long time.Slide7
Other Factors
Team
Satisfaction
Conformity
Adherence
Social
Support
Stability
Group
Goals
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youtu.be/8gvALQNKOHwSlide8
Negative Factors with Cohesion:
Social
loafing-individuals within a group put forth less than 100% effort because of losses in motivation.
The
Disease of me-self-centered individuals looking out for themselves, players not liking one another, and players not respecting one another.
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youtu.be/OT1cDRiIE4USlide9
Strategies for Enhancing Cohesion
Exercise Settings
Enhance attendance rates
Team approach
Sport Settings
Mission
Assessment
Plan
Systematic EvaluationSlide10
Guidelines for Building Team Cohesion
Coaches and Leaders
Communicate Effectively
Explain individual roles in team success
Develop pride within subunits
Set challenging group goals
Encourage group identity
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFssRnIN-lYSlide11
Coaches and Leaders cont.
Avoid formation of social cliques
Avoid excessive turnover
Conduct periodic team meetings
Enhance team efficacy
Know the team climate
Get to know othersSlide12
What Group Members Can Do
Get to know members of the group
Help group members whenever possible
Give group members positive reinforcement
Be responsible
Communicate honestly and openly with the coach and leaderSlide13
Group members cont.
Resolve conflicts immediately
Give 100% effortSlide14
Conclusion
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