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2011 Leadership Conference

Join us at the Leadership Conference hosted by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for insights on fostering cohesion within teams. Learn about team dynamics, roles, communication, and more from expert Tracey L. Young. Discover the elements of a cohesive team and how to establish team bonds for a successful working environment.

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2011 Leadership Conference

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  1. 2011 Leadership Conference Sponsored by National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. • Hosted by • Cleveland Association of Paralegals

  2. Creating a Cohesive Team Environment Presented by Tracey L. Young, RP NFPA President

  3. What is a team? • Group of people • Committed to common objectives • Interdependent • Collective accountability • Mutual commitment

  4. What is cohesion? • Attraction towards one another • Loyalty • Esprit de Corps • Accept team’s goals

  5. What is a cohesive team? • Get along • United in pursuit of goals • Well defined roles • Good working relationships • Mutual respect • Trust • Pride in membership • Good communication

  6. Establishing Team Cohesion • On the same page • No hidden agendas • Focus on team vision

  7. Member responsibilities • Complementary talents • Understand expectations • Understand roles of each team member

  8. Team of winners • Members are all winners • Part of larger cause • Team shares wins and losses • Mutual respect

  9. Communication is crucial • Open • Effective • Clear • Direct • Face-to-face • Human moment • Share excitement • Synergy

  10. Team bonds • Commonality • Diversity

  11. Affinity • Like one another • Interaction • Brainstorming • Informal group events • Food • Mentoring

  12. Group consciousness • Collective consciousness • Shared vision • Shared history • Traditions

  13. Cohesive teams • Address conflict quickly • Communication • Interaction • Member appreciation • Mutual respect • High standards

  14. Tracey L. Young, RP President@paralegals.org

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