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Successful Collaboration and
Team DynamicsCOM 516
March 21, 2016 Mona Colvard, Shannon Acuna, Shontrice Blanche, Tammy Frawley, and Thomas Caliento
Dennis Vanasse
The Importance of Collaboration
For master's students, successful team collaboration depends upon pre-planned conflict strategies, successful synthesizing of learning styles to form group opinions, individual development of communication skills, and pre - planned team motivational strategies.
Team Collaboration
Knowledge Ideas and Opinions
Strengths and Weaknesses One Goal in Common
The Goal or Project is More:• Competent• Productive• Reliable
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Resolution Strategies
Conflict Can Bring About NEW Opportunities for Learning:
Learn about Self and what can be done differently to add value Opportunity to hear AND understand other’s perspectives
Learn additional knowledge Allows for another’s point of view that may be more beneficial
Brings insight to the group Builds stronger relationships
“In an effective response to conflict, connection allows assertion of one’s own views without having to destroy another’s” (Sharland, 2014.)
Reference: Sharland, A. (2014). Conflict as an Opportunity. ATD Association for Talent Development, Retrieved from https://www.td.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2014/07/Conflict-as-An-Opportunity
Learning Style Active
Direct Interaction Preferred Group Discussion
Visual Prefer Material Slides or Charts
Reflection Think about the
material Prefer small and
individual groups
Verbal Prefer Written Word Spoken Word
Communication Skills
Be clear and concise Be present Be Courteous Be Kind Be Flexible
Communication Skills
The B’s to Building an Effective Team
Be an active listener Be proficient
Be organized and on track Be clear about your ideas
Be helpful
Communication Skills
Communication- We talk, discuss topics together. We talk out issues to seek resolution.
Collaboration-people sharing ideas and working together.
Cooperation-We need to all work together, but play different parts.
Community-We are striving for the same goal.
Learning Team Charter
A team charter is a document that clarifies ground rules, goals, and guidelines
It helps a team set goals Creates team conflict resolution It make sure each team member has
a role, and is contributing to meet the common goal
It has each members contact information and availability
It holds each member accountable for their part in the group
It is needed for success
Effective components necessary for team success
*COMMUNICATION*GOAL-ORIENTED THINKING
*ENTHUSIASM*INTEGRITY
*ACTIVE TEAM MEMEBERS*MUTUAL RESPECT
“The larger the pool of knowledge, the greater the chance that they will have to answer”
Descanctis, C., Fayard, A., & Roach, M. (2003, October). Learning in Online Forums. European Management Journal, 21(5), 565-577
Motivational strategies to increase productivity
Incentives
recognition
self-motivatio
n
Implementation
Strategies
constructive feedback
“Because motivation comes from within, managers need to cultivate and direct the motivation that their employees already have.” Valencia, C. (2011,Spring). Motivation and Productivity in The Workplace. Retrieved from http://www.westminstercollege.edu/myriad/?parent=2514&detail=4475&content=4798
Outcome of Excellence
If conflict resolution and motivational strategies are preplanned, and team members work on developing his/her own communication skills the completed group project will satisfy the ideal vision of the entire group. The outcome will be a focused and intriguingly persuasive piece of work.
References
Sharland, A. (2014). Conflict as an Opportunity. ATD Association for Talent Development, Retrieved from https://www.td.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2014/07/Conflict-as-An-Opportunity
Descanctis, C., Fayard, A., & Roach, M. (2003, October). Learning in Online Forums. European Management Journal, 21(5), 565-577
Verzuh, Eric (1999). “The Fast Froward MBA Project Management”. New York.: John Wiley and Sons.
2016. Entrepreneur Media Incorporated. Jane E. Brindley and Christine Walti. University of Oldenbury,
Germany. 2009. Valencia, C. (2011,Spring). Motivation and Productivity in The Workplace.
Retrieved from http://www.westminstercollege.edu/myriad/?parent=2514&detail=4475&content=4798
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