Tiêu đề LESSON 16 - Teamwork.pdf ✅

TEAMWORK Warm up Open class discussion (OCD) Discuss the phrase: “there’s no ‘I’ in team” on the board.” Exercise 1: Across Down 3. a group working together to win in sports or to accomplish a goal 5. to depend on someone or something 8. to be involved in an activity with others 11. the development of completely new products or ideas 12. a plan for winning a battle or reaching a goal 14. the setting of an idea that help make its meaning clear 1. to work together and help each other 2. an answer or reaction to someone's words or actions 4. helper 6. interconnected machines, wires, or people OR (as a verb) to make connections with other people for mutual advantage 7. a business owned and run by two or more individuals
16. the way two or more people or groups influence and connect with each other 17. an assignment; something that needs to be done 18. to make a business into a corporation 19. a company usually owned by stockholders and treated legally as a single person 20. money or time given to support a community 9. a single person 10. powerful effect 13. to organize and integrate the work of several individuals or groups so it fits together well 15. working closely together toward a common goal Exercise 2: Match the given words below to the suitable column. Skills a team player should have Things a team player should avoid Responsibility, communication, negotiation, leadership, criticism, motivation, gossip, blame, trust, problem-solving skills, empathy, aggression, negativity, fairness, honesty, collaboration, bullying Exercise 3: Discussion points: Which skills do you think are the most essential for the success of a business? You can use the examples below as a modal. Useful vocabulary To gain your colleagues’ trust To achieve a common goal. To express your ideas clearly To deal with disagreements
To resolve issues quickly To create a positive working environment To manage your tasks and deadlines well To improve your productivity To show your respect to your coworkers To work well with others To help spread knowledge and resources Example: In my opinion, I believe the most important skills would be responsibility and collaboration. Firstly, it’s essential to know how to be responsible for your work and finish the task given to you. Secondly, it’s also important to collaborate with your colleagues in order to achieve a common goal efficiently. TALKING POINT Look at the questions below. Discuss them in pairs or small groups 1. How do companies build teamwork? How does teamwork happen? 2. In general, do you believe that team building activities help increase teamwork and cooperation among a group? Do you think they are a waste of time? 3. What types of jobs require a high degree of teamwork? What types of jobs require a low degree of teamwork? Think about the job you have now. 4. Tell your group about how teamwork is important at your current position. Do you have a job that requires a lot of teamwork?
Answer key Exercise 1: Exercise 2: 1. Skills should have: communication, negotiation, leadership, motivation, trust, problem solving, empathy, fairness, honesty, consistency, responsibility, collaboration 2. Things should avoid: criticism, gossip, blame, negativity, aggression, bullying