Barclays Bank: Team Development Theories and Effectiveness Report

This report provides an executive summary analyzing the importance of effective teams within an organization, specifically focusing on Barclays Bank. It explores two key team theories: Bruce Tuckman's stages of team development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning) and Belbin's model of team roles (Shaper, Completer, Implementer, Resource Investigator, Co-Ordinator, Team Worker, Plant, Monitor Evaluator, and Specialist). The report details how these models contribute to both group dynamics and individual contributions, ultimately enhancing productivity and goal achievement within the bank. It concludes with recommendations for Barclays Bank to utilize these theories and team roles to optimize team performance. The report emphasizes the positive impact of these theories on employee relations, coordination, and overall organizational effectiveness.

PEOPLE &
ORGANISATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Employees are one of the most significant and key assets of an enterprise by which it able
to operate in the industry in proper way. When team of employees is skilled and talented then it
helps in Barclays bank in smooth functioning of the business. Here two team theories are
describes such as Bruce Tuckman's and Belbin's team practices by which the bank meet its
targets. Further, it can be analysed by the report that these models are impact on the group as
well as personal contribution in positive way and make the bank more productive.

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INTRODUCTION
In an organisation, team plays an important role in order to achieve goals and objectives
of the company in an appropriate manner. Without an effective as well as skilled team the
management not able to meet with the objectives and targets which is set out. In context to this
there are mainly two theories of team which are used by the Barclays bank. The present report
describes Bruce Tuckman's and Belbin's team models which are helpful for the bank up to
greater extent. Further, the report shows effectiveness of team theories on group and personal
contribution.
THEORIES OF TEAM WORKING
Employees and team is a key asset of a business entity for achieving goals and objectives
in smooth way. There are various kinds of models and theories which are used by the
management of Barclays bank at the workplace which helps to build a team and meet with the
goals (Levi, 2015). Among them two theories are described as below:
Bruce Tuckman's theory of team development
According to the Tuckman's theory of developing a team there are different stages by
which people of the organisation easily meet with the targets and objectives of Barclays bank.
The team building model relies with mainly five stages which are enumerated below:
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Illustration 1: Tuckman's theory of group development
Source : (Stages of Group Development, 2016)
11 Forming: Very first stage of the Tuckman's theory is forming in which the leader of
Barclays bank formulate a team of members. In this all the individuals are depended on
the leader for guidance as well as proper direction. Here any member not using self
understanding which lead to arise many questions.11 Storming: In this second stage of team development coordination between individuals
and with the leader improves. The leader provides information to the team members
about the goals and objectives but they not clear with this (Stages of Group Development,
2016). In this step there conflicts and disputes are arises among the members of team and
with the leader as well.11 Norming: In the next phase that is Norming, the group members start to understand the
objectives which has to be achieved by them. Here understanding level increases and
disputes and reduces by which they become more efficient compare to previous stage.
Along with this coordination and bonding is also become good at this stage which helps
to achieve target effectively.11 Performing: At the fourth stage all the team members know each other as well as ability
to complete the task together and proper manner is enhanced (Liu and et.al., 2015). As
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per the performing phase individuals become people oriented as well as task oriented
which helps to the Barclays bank up to greater extent in order to meet with its aims and
objectives.11 Adjourning: Furthermore, fifth and last phase of Tuckman's theory is Adjourning in
which task and work which is allotted to the individuals and group is to be done properly.
In this the bank appreciate to them by provide rewards and then team is to be break down.
Here work is to be done and overall team break down which is made to achieve particular
task (Kozlowski, 2015).
Belbin's model of team roles
Another theory related to the team is Belbin's model of team roles which are played by
leader and individuals at the workplace such as Barclays bank to fulfil its aims or objectives. The
theory comprises with mainly nine type of roles which are stated below:
Illustration 2: Belbin's Team Roles
Source : (Belbin Team Roles, 2015)
1. Shaper: In this the member is dynamic as well as challenger which reduce the problems
and obstacles occurs in the team while completing tasks in proper manner. Leader of
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Barclays bank provides important tools and techniques and lead them by which the
members can easily eliminate the obstacles and do their task (Belbin Team Roles, 2015).
2. Completer: As per the respective role he plays a role of checking the task which are done
by individuals that whether it is appropriate or not. If there are any problems identified
than as a leader of Barclays bank I will check and take cation to complete them in
effective way. Here leader plays quality checker with high standards.
3. Implementer: At the role of implementer I make the plans, ideas as well as effective
strategies and then implement in the group of individuals for achieve the task. When the
members complete the work and task by using proper tactics then their efficiency and
productivity is to be increase which is beneficial for the Barclays bank (Hu and Liden,
2015).
4. Resource investigator: Here the leader find out the new and innovative resources which
are helpful for the team of bank for achieve the targets. As a leader I make explore
various opportunities as well as develop new contacts for increase resources at the
workplace. The innovative ideas and resources helps to the individuals to become more
skilled and productive.
5. Co-Ordinator: Within the team members proper coordination is required up to greater
level by which they can complete the task. Here leader coordinate overall group of
members and allocate task and resources as per their efficiency. The leader knows
capability of individuals to do task very well. It helps to focus on the objectives and
achieve it at the proper time.
6. Team worker: Here strengths of leader are such as diplomatic, highly perspective as well
as co-operative and he is a people oriented (Allen, 2016). As per the team worker I make
the working environment of Barclays bank better, togetherness and effective by which
co-ordination among individuals will increase and they complete the task properly.
Further it leads to make the team more efficient and bank as well.
7. Plant: Another role of the team and leader is plant where individuals uses their
barnstorming and come up with the better and innovative ideas. Here I am a highly
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creative thinker by which innovative strategies are to be raised and helps to the group in
order to complete the target on or before time.
8. Monitor evaluator: Furthermore, according to the monitor evaluator I give effective and
proper guidelines to the individuals for meeting with the goals and objectives. In this the
leader analyse all the situation from top to bottom which helps to check the work and
monitor to the members (Senaratne and Gunawardane, 2015).
9. Specialist: The person who has in depth knowledge of a particular subject and area is
known as specialist. He has more and high knowledge of the area with overload
informations due to having a specialist. As a specialist I give instructions to the
individuals in which I have depth informations which helps to the team for guide properly
and meet with the objectives and goals of Barclays bank.
Effectiveness of such theories on group
The above mentioned theories of team such as Tuckman's and Belbin's are very helpful
for group of members and Barclays as well bank in order to meet with the objectives and goals in
an appropriate manner. Both the models are lead to the team for to become task oriented and
people oriented at the working environment of respective bank. Apart from this coordination
between individuals as well as with the leader is increase which lead to establish better employee
relations (Mathieu and et.al., 2015). It can be said that these models of team building and team
management are highly effective for the group of Barclays bank.
Effectiveness on personal contribution
Moreover, the theories are impact on my personal contribution towards the team for
achieving objectives of the company. When I use above models and roles of the team then I will
be able to become more innovative. Further, I can become initiative and creative at the
workplace which helps to increase contribution and involvement in the group. Along with this as
per the team theories my strengths to manage overall team will be increase by which I will be
able to meet with the objectives in proper way.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it can be summarized that team plays a vital role in the Barclays
bank in order to meet with the goals and objectives. Furthermore, there are Tuckman's team
management theory and team roles model of Belbin both are used by the bank for formulate the
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team and increase productivity of the firm. Hence, it can be concluded that both the models lead
to effect on personal contribution and group as well.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It can be recommended to the Barclays bank that while formulating team and allocate
tasks to them it should use Tuckman's and Belbin's team theory. Along with this it needs to play
all the team roles at the workplace of bank.
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