6-2 Journal

Describe the role of a team leader in facilitating effective team meetings and discussions.

One of the types of teams introduced in Unit 1 is the virtual team. There are both benefitsand challenges in managing virtual teams. Discuss a scenario in an organisation that youare familiar (you must indicate the organization) in which a virtual team is being used,and what challenges (2 challenges) might occur, especially with regards to cultural,geographic, or national differences.  Name of organization is Clear Harbour

Team building and collaboration are essential for fostering a positive work environment and achieving organizational goals. Effective managers recognize the importance of building cohesive teams where members trust and support one another, communicate openly, and work towards common objectives. Team building activities and exercises can help strengthen relationships, enhance communication skills, and promote mutual respect and understanding among team members. Collaboration involves leveraging the diverse skills and perspectives of team members to solve problems, make decisions, and drive innovation.   Question: What are some effective strategies managers can use to promote teamwork and collaboration among team members, especially in remote or virtual work settings?

Identify some of the advantages of running a virtual team such as this. What are some of the keys to success when working with a virtual team

​(a) How would you explain the concept of virtual teams? Elaborate with relevant example. (b) Analyze and discuss any one of the special challenges faced by virtual teams, with a relevant example.

Contrast the two different types of Teams: Problem-solving Teams and Committees

You are asked to join an XYZ Software committee studying the effectiveness of virtual teams. Now under the microscope, you must find a way to motivate your team to collaborate effectively using virtual meetings. Identify the role and functions of the team/committee chairperson

Chapter 10 addresses that a team can have possibly six types of individuals (Wanderer, Talker, Arguer, Bored Member, Silent Member, and Social Loafer) who could hinder a team in becoming cohesive and/or efficient. Select two of these types (found under the heading Handling Problem Team Members) that you feel are the greatest detriment to a team and explain why.

Number questions 1.Discuss advantages of interdisciplinary teams. 2.Discuss the challenges of working with interdisciplinary teams. 3.Discuss the best ways to communicate with an interdisciplinary team.

Describe the significance of self-directed teams and the meaning of autonomous/semiautonomous work teams. How do self-directed teams compare to decision teams and task teams?

The goal of this item is to advise a person who knows very little about group dynamics about how they should "build" (compose) an effective team.  1. Present the categories and types of diversity that are relevant to teams and identify the benefits and liabilities of increased team diversity.  2. List and examine the defining features of 3 of the following key processes that determine team effectiveness, including a) interlocking interdependence, b) coordinated interaction, c) compelling purposes, d) adaptive structures, or e) cohesive alliance. Which of these processes do you think is the most important and why.

Identify at least two of the common problems that are associated with managing virtual teams. After identifying the problems, describe a team-building method that could be applied to each situation.

Although T- group has been one of the greatest training innovations that helps gain better understanding about the dynamics of groups and teams, there are instances where this technique has failed to achieve its basic objectives. Discuss the possible problems that might crop up during the implementation of T- groups.

Informal groups exist in almost every form of social organization. What types of informal groups exist in your classroom? Why are students motivated to belong to these informal groups?        2. You have been assigned to a class project with five other students, none of whom you have met before. To what extent would team cohesion improve your team’s performance on this project? What actions would you recommend to build team cohesion among student team members in this situation?

“Increasingly, organizations are assigning work to teams rather than breaking work into tasks assigned to individual employees” a) Why is this common practice? b) Under what conditions would you recommend a team-based approach to work rather than an individual-based approach? c) Describe the challenges that organizations might face in turning individuals into team members.

What are the key attributes of effective team leadership, and how can these be applied to manage and motivate diverse teams in dynamic and complex organizational environments? Additionally, what are the potential challenges that team leaders may face in managing such teams, and what strategies can be implemented to overcome these challenges and ensure high levels of team performance and success?

Comparison charts are graphic visual representations of information, knowledge, or data to present information concisely and clearly. The intent of graphics is to assist the audience with understanding the data presented. Create a comparison chart identifying 3–5 development theories and how each theory impacts team development. An examination of each theory A discussion about why each theory is significant Identification of the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of each theory and their impact on team performance

In what perspectives physical and virtual teams differ and how tasks are carried out in both settings? Use references from relevant research articles.

What are the factors that contribute to successful virtual team collaboration, and how can organizations overcome challenges associated with virtual teams?

Discuss the impact of team size on collaboration and communication, considering the optimal size for different types of tasks and projects within organizations.

Temporary teams are an integral part of an organization's success. Describe some of the key components of temporary teams. Also, explain how temporary teams impact teamwork in the entire organization.

Research on team interactions indicates that when people eat lunch at 12-person tables, they are more productive and collaborative than when they eat at 4-person tables, even if they aren't eating with their own team members. What do you think would explain this finding?

What is dysfunctional in teams?  Select one:  a. Task conflicts  b. Process conflicts  C. none of the mentioned  d. all of the mentioned  e. Relationship conflicts

Explain methods for building successful teams? Describe ways to promote collaborative work among technical teams? Identify strategies for engaging and empowering the team in the planning process? Describe the stages of effective management of team development?

We are all familiar with teams, but may not have analyzed them down to the levels set forth in this chapter and the next. This chapter explores team processes—the communication, activities, and interactions that occur within teams as they pursue their goals and accomplish their tasks. Some processes are directly related to core team tasks. Other processes integrate or support accomplishment of core tasks. Finally, other processes result in difficult to observe team states, including cohesion, potency, mental models, and transactive memory. To improve team process, organizations may include training in areas such as team building and team competencies. 12.1       Before reading this chapter, how did you define teamwork? How did this definition correspond to the definition outlined in this book? 12.2       Think of a team you worked in that performed poorly. Were any of the causes of the poor performance related to the forces that tend create process loss? If so, which force was most…

Discuss the best ways to communicate with an interdisciplinary team.

How does a working group and a working team differ? Which ingredients or variables are essential for creating an efficient team if you are a manager with the objective of building a successful virtual team?

FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEAM ARE : 1) FUNCTIONAL TEAM 2) CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAMS 3) SELF MANAGED TEAMS 4) VIRTUAL TEAMS AUTHORITY AND CONTROL DISTRIBUTION , How is authority and control distributed in each type of team?

Write a summary on virtual teams and provide an opinion on which is preferable: virtual teams or face-to-face teams.

Briefly,, What strategies can team leaders or managers use to build and maintain group cohesiveness over time?