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1. One team, one dream: Practical ways to work better, together Kelsey Schwenk @Amarakana #1team1dream

One Team, One Dream: Practical Ways of Working Better, Together

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Originally presented at UX Australia, 2013. We all have to work in groups to get things done, but sometimes, it can be a challenge… particularly for freelancers, who work with a new group of people on every new job. Everyone can relate to that awkward feeling when one guy takes over the conversation and you can’t get a word in edgewise. Or horrible meetings where no one seems to hear what you’re saying and you want to scratch your eyes out. And those teams that seem to come together, as if by magic, where everyone contributes a unique perspective to build a kick-ass solution. We all remember THOSE teams. How do we ensure we work on teams like that? Learning to recognize your group habits and problem-solving style can take you leaps and bounds when working on multi-disciplinary creative teams in the office. This presentation aims to teach through an actionable self-assessment and give some helpful tips through theory and real-life stories.

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One team, one dream: Practical ways to work better, together

Kelsey Schwenk @Amarakana #1team1dream

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Normally, I teach this stuff to kids.

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Let’s do this in two parts. First: Theory Second: Your challenges

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First: Theory

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5. #oneteamonedream  @Amarakana  

There are many tests out there that try to categorize you.

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But the view takes relative scales

into account.

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Manner of processing

Orientation to Change

Way of Deciding

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Internal External

vs.

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Developer

vs.

Explorer

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Task

vs.

Person

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Think about yourself.

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Think about your teammates.

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And don’t ever say... “That’s not my job.”

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Second: Your Challenges

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Help! There’s a douchebag in the room.

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Help! No one is paying attention to me.

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Ok, so... What’s makes up an ideal team?

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Ok. Let’s talk.

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To be a good team member: Don’t be possessive. Lead when you need to. Support when you need to. Know yourself. Know your team. Know when you need a meeting... And when you don’t. Be empathetic. Laugh. Stay flexible.

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•  Destination Imagination: http://www.Destinationimagination.org

•  The View: http://www.creativelearning.com

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