Browsing by Subject "Teams"

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    Diversity of Expertise, Social Diversity, and Commitment: A Comparison of Five Teams at a Care Organization
    (2017-08) Kilaberia, Tina
    In a three-paper dissertation format, this dissertation project examines five types of teams in a care organization that combines multiple levels of care. The study looked at the impact of diversity of expertise (study 1), social diversity (study 2), and commitment factors (study 3) in team environments in the context in which health and social care professionals participate together to serve older adults. This qualitative ethnographic study draws on 44 interviews, observations of 62 meetings, and a 5-year immersion in the setting. Broadly, the study is situated in the scholarship that examines the medical / non-medical divide, silo mindset, teams as action arms of care efforts, and the fit of social work in an interdisciplinary environment. Findings show that in the absence of direct organizational input into team design, diversity uptake, and rewards as perpetuated by pay inequity and high turnover, teams are left to self-organize, to cope with diversity ad-hoc, and commit based on intrinsic values rather than those stemming from team membership. The study draws on and contributes to organizational theories of team design, diversity theories, and the social work literature.
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    Guide for Team Leaders
    (2017) Benson, Jane; Lilly, Mary P.
    The Guide for Team Leaders is designed to inspire personal exploration of leadership within PAL, SI, and related academic support programs. Depending on the program, there may already be an existing structure in place where an experienced facilitator/leader mentors their own team of peers functioning in a similar role. These team leaders can create opportunities for members to interact, share knowledge, and promote the professional growth of their peers. This guide was originally designed to support the growth of such team leaders within the Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Program at the University of Minnesota. However, as this work progressed, it became clear that the ideas were applicable to a variety of team leadership roles. This hands-on guide delves into such topics as meta-cognition, team member identity and participation, meeting/discussion topics and activities, and much more. Interactive activities encourage readers to reflect on these topics, while providing ample space for them to record their insights. It complements the Guide for Peer Learning Facilitators and utilizes activities in Tried and Tweaked, both of which are works developed by the University of Minnesota’s PAL Program.