D-MT499-High Performance Teams

Due 07 Jul 2016 by 2300hrs EST

In the 21st century, more organizations are moving to the team concept to maximize overall organizational performance through the combined efforts of people. The old adage, “Two heads are better than one” has proven to be a valid statement, as organizations strive to face the many challenges in the internal and external environments.

In this discussion question, please find an article in the Kaplan Library relating to high performance teams. If possible, try to find an article on high performance teams in the type of business you selected for your business plan (Restaurant and Casino is a small business start-up cutting across the hospitality and gambling industry). Answer the following questions relating to the article and your own experience with business teams:

• Please describe the background for the article you researched and explain why this particular best practice scenario appealed to you. What did you learn from the article that you could apply in your business?

• What are some characteristics of high performance teams? What are the strengths and weaknesses of business teams? Please share your experiences as a team member in either a business or non-business environment.

The  article is attached for you reference. (Reference: DuBois, M., Koch, J., Hanlon, J., Nyatuga, B., & Kerr, N. (2015). Leadership Styles of Effective Project Managers: Techniques and Traits to Lead High Performance Teams. Journal of Economic Development, Management, IT, Finance & Marketing, 7(1), 30-46.)

(Must be 250-300 words and when referencing the text, APA paper formatting and citation style must be used.)