Team Development Plan

A team development plan aims to optimize the project team members’ performance by
improving the collaborations among them, improving their competencies, fostering teamwork,
and motivating team members towards accomplishing the overarching objective of enhancing the
project performance (Singh, 2014). Upon acquiring the project team, the necessary resources are
acquired from numerous sources such as staff recruitment from within the organization, external
sources, contract procurement for multiple consultants’ specific expertise on the subject matter.
Human Resource Tools to Draw upon in the Overall Development and Management of the

Project Team

Approach for Kicking Off Project Teams

Various approaches will be undertaken to kick off the project team. They include
establishing vision and deliverables, identifying the group and assigning roles, developing an
initial project plan, and defining how to measure success. It will also be crucial to establish the
team communication logistics, select the appropriate methodology for project management to
outline the preferred work process, decide the tools to be used by the team, schedule the kick-off
meeting, set the meeting agenda, and prepare handouts.

Ground Rules for Team Meetings and Interactions

Ground rules represent sets of standards set by a team to assist their future functioning
(Singh, 2014). The ground rules established for this team’s future meetings and interactions
include treating everyone with respect, communicating openly, giving constructive feedback,
equally treating coworkers, customers, and managers, celebrating the accomplishments of others,
addressing conflicts and misunderstandings as soon as possible, being time-efficient,
acknowledging everyone’s work, completing assigned tasks, and meeting deadlines.

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Ways of Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence in the Development of the Project Team
The ability to regulate emotions, particularly during pressure, conflict, deadlines, and
conflicts, is crucial for the smooth development of the project (Singh, 2014). It is also essential
for promoting effective and positive working relationships with clients and other team members.
Emotional intelligence can be demonstrated by choosing a ring leader, sparking passion,
identifying the weaknesses and strengths of team members, building team norms, developing
creative ways for managing stress, allowing all team members to voice their ideas and concerns,
and encouraging employees to play and work together.
Methods for Resolving Conflict throughout the Team Development Stages
Conflict resolution in team development stages is inevitable. According to Singh (2014),
proper skills in handling conflict in team development is crucial for enabling project managers
and organization members to resolve and handle conflicts effectively, hence leading to a more
prolific organization. Conflicts during the team development stages can be resolved by
individually speaking to team members, bringing team members together, seeking ideas from the
wider team, drawing up a plan, and conducting follow-ups.

Sources of Conflict within the Team Development Process
There are numerous types of conflicts associated with the team development process.
They include value conflicts, information conflicts, relationship conflicts, interest conflicts, and
structural conflicts (Singh, 2014). The leading causes of conflict include poor processes,
communication problems, absence of role amplification, lack of resources and performance
standards, and irrational time restraints. Information conflict, for example, arises when team
members have insufficient or varied information or differ over what data is pertinent.

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Setting and Measuring Rewards and Goals Achievement

Setting and measuring goals and rewards achievement provides organizations with
remarkable advantages for attracting, developing, keeping, and motivating the increasingly
talented and elusive workforce needed for building support for future success and growth (Singh,
2014). Goals and rewards measurements can be achieved by establishing specific goals,
assessing process goals, creating measurable goals, measuring how far the team has come,
setting achievable goals, and creating time-bound objectives.
Conclusively, an appropriate team development plan enables team members to acquire
plenty of opportunities for building a connection with a foundation of acceptance. Trust between
team members enables them to share ideas, make the right decisions, and effectively collaborate
to develop the project and everyone.

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Reference

Singh, H. (2014). Mastering Project Human Resource Management: Effectively Organize and
Communicate with All Project Stakeholders. FT Press.
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