MGT508 SHORT PAPER

ASSIGNMENT ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

OK the assignment will be to utilize the below listed readings to come up with at least 4 good paragraphs on TEAM DESIGN AND COMMITMENT. (2 SEPARATE TOPICS THAT FLOW INTO ONE)

MGT508 LEADERSHIP OF TEAMS

Course Materials/Bibliography

Module 1

Required Reading

Aperian Global. (2012). Leveraging Diversity For Creative Solutions: Leadership Best Practices For Virtual Collaboration. Aperian Global. Retrieved from: http://aperianglobal.com/newsletter_archive/publications_newsletter046.asp

Edmondson, A. C. (2012). Teamwork on the fly. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from http://hbr.org/2012/04/teamwork-on-the-fly/ar/1

Malhotra, A., Majchrzak, A., and Rosen, B. (2007) Leading virtual teams. Academy of Management Perspectives, 21(1), 60-70.

Mapping out the creative process and work design approach. Retrieved from http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/46/07879711/0787971146.pdf

Optional Reading

Falconer, J. (n.d.) 10 free tools for collaboration. Lifehack. Retrieved from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-free-tools-for-collaboration.html

The Simplex Process: A robust creative problem-solving process. (2007) Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCT_10.htm

Module 1 - Home

Structuring Virtual Teams

Modular Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

· Case

· Explain the different ways to structure work design and leadership in virtual teams.

· SLP

· Identify and analyze leadership structure, work design, and team process in your own virtual team.

· Discussion

· Start developing your team and working as a virtual team with teammates.

Module Overview

Virtual Teams

There is a plethora of material online and in print that deals with building and managing teams. However, in the global economy, teams are often made up of individuals who are not co-located. Members may be separated by space and time but still be expected to work together effectively. While such "virtual" teams face many of the same challenges that are faced by co-located teams, there are differences in how these challenges are met. This is why the focus of this course is on virtual teaming. Much of what is covered in the course is applicable to any team, but we pay special attention to the challenges of creating and maintaining highly effective virtual teams.

For an overview of the types of challenges presented by working with virtual teams, please read the following:

Edmondson, A. C. (2012). Teamwork on the fly. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from http://hbr.org/2012/04/teamwork-on-the-fly/ar/1

In this and throughout the course, we will follow the Nemiro model for Creativity in Virtual Teams* which concerns the following topics:

· Structuring Virtual Teams (including Leadership)

· Establishing a Supportive Team Climate

· Team Norms and Procedures

· Continuous Team Improvement

We will begin by examining the various ways that teams can be structured, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the leadership options that are available to facilitate and coordinate teamwork.

Some of the material in this course has been adapted from