Orientation+Data

Thoughts from PO Teams ...


 * ON BEING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM:**
 * Build relationships - get to know one another
 * Debrief daily as a team (consider specific things - health, attitude, teaching, one good thing, one thing to improve or one wish for the coming days)
 * Use a buddy system
 * Take time daily for budget and reporting
 * Share the load
 * Play to each other's strengths, play to the co-tutor's strengths
 * Be attentive to health - your own and each other's - stay hydrated, well rested, eat safely, exercise, allow for down time
 * Develop group norms together - what is and is not acceptable to team members, speaking order, ways to address conflict
 * Establish a safe, comfortable, respectful environment
 * Set routines and schedules based upon talking about expectations - short term (daily) and long term
 * Review the CTF Code of Conduct
 * Put the team and project first - above personal needs and wants
 * Get to know each other - talk about individual needs, hopes, triggers, concerns, limits, expectations and listen to those of your team mates
 * Do fun/social things together
 * Reach out to the "larger team" - co tutors, course director NTO representatives, CTF staff, as necessary

Tips for being an effective team - G. Huczek (Liberia 2012) -


 * GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:**
 * Look for positives
 * Think outside the box
 * Be flexible
 * Stop talking and listen
 * Journal (individually, personally)
 * Respect each other
 * Don't sweat the small stuff
 * Collaborate
 * Be considerate
 * Be supportive
 * Offer positive energy
 * Do activities together
 * Communicate well
 * Remember the FISH philosophy - play, make their day, be there, choose your attitude!