Week 10: Team and Leadership
Developing leadership capabilities and team management skills
Week 10: Team and Leadership
Developing leadership capabilities and team management skills
1. Lesson Overview
This lesson focused on developing leadership capabilities and team management skills. Effective leadership and teamwork are essential for success in professional environments, requiring specific skills to guide groups toward common objectives.
Students learned about team development stages, leadership strategies, and how to foster collaboration while managing diverse perspectives and personalities.
2. Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Understand team development stages and group dynamics.
- Apply team leadership strategies in various contexts.
- Develop problem-solving and decision-making capabilities within teams.
- Embrace diversity in teams, organizations, and society.
- Foster collaboration and effective communication within team environments.
3. Understanding Team Development and Leadership
Effective team leadership requires understanding how groups form, develop, and function over time. Teams typically progress through several stages of development:
Forming: Team members get to know each other and understand the project scope and goals.
Storming: Conflicts may arise as team members establish roles and working methods.
Norming: The team establishes norms and begins to work more cohesively.
Performing: The team functions effectively and achieves its objectives efficiently.
Effective leaders adapt their approach based on the team's current development stage.
4. Key Takeaways
Understanding team development stages helps leaders adapt their approach appropriately.
Effective leadership involves fostering collaboration while managing diverse perspectives.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills are crucial for team success.
Embracing diversity enhances team creativity and effectiveness.