Week 7 Discussion- Managing People & Promoting Collab

Managing People & Promoting Collab

Week 7 Learning Resources

Understanding Teams

These resources focus on understanding what distinguishes a true team from a work group and why this distinction matters in how you, as a manager, shape and lead your teams toward success.

· Buchanan, L. (2015).  Teams versus groups Links to an external site.  [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/uG-FLOi4OOU

· Katzenbach, J. R., & Smith, D. K. (2005).  The discipline of teams .  Harvard Business Review,  83(7/8), 162–171.

Team Diversity and Inclusion

One of the main reasons cited for forming teams is to take advantage of diversity of backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and styles. But this diversity is only unleashed if a genuinely inclusive environment is created and maintained. Through these resources, you will focus on skills and tactics for managing diverse and virtual teams and ensuring a truly inclusive team culture.

· Matsudaira, K. (2019).  How to create a great team culture (and why it matters)Links to an external site. .  Communications of the ACM,  62(6), 42–44. https://doi.org/10.1145/3316778

· Seven Dimensions. (2019).  Managing a virtual team Links to an external site.  [Video].

· Vickberg, S. M. J., & Christfort, K. (2017).  Pioneers, drivers, integrators, & guardians .  Harvard Business Review,  95(2), 50–57.

· Note: This article is featured in a spotlight package. The original article ends at the page titled “The Profiles at a Glance,” so it is recommended that you read only until this page. The time estimate does not include the page titled “How Work Styles Inform…” or anything further.

· Williams, J. C., & Mihaylo, S. (2019).  How the best bosses interrupt bias on their teams .  Harvard Business Review,  97(6), 151–155.

Managing Teams Effectively

Autonomy, connection, and purpose are key drivers of motivation and engagement for both individuals and teams. Using these resources, you will examine skills and approaches that help teams be both effective and cohesive.

· Ancona, D., & Isaacs, K. (2019, July 11).  How to give your team the right amount of autonomy .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

· Cable, D. (2019, October 22).  Helping your team feel the purpose in their work .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–7. http://hbr.org

· Davey, L. (2019, December 23).  Let your team have that heated conversation .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–5. http://hbr.org

· Su, A. J. (2019, December 16).  Do you really trust your team? (And do they trust you?) .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–7. http://hbr.org

The Team Charter

One key mechanism for team development and success is the team charter. Through these resources, you will explore the elements of an effective team charter and how it helps guide and support your team as it works to achieve its goals.

· Center for Creative Leadership. (n.d.).  Keep your team on track with a team charter Links to an external site. . https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/what-is-this-team-for-and-why-am-i-here

· Claros Group. (n.d.).  Jumpstart team success: Create a team charter Links to an external site. . http://www.clarosgroup.com/jumpstart.pdf

· Rodgers, L. A. (n.d.).  Key elements you need in a team building charter Links to an external site. . Better Teams. https://better-teams.com/team-charters-key-elements

· Wittman, A. D. (2018, March 1).  To reduce burnout on your team, give people a sense of control .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

Coaching Through Uncertainty

Sooner or later, all teams face significant headwinds in the form of uncertainty and upheaval at the team, organizational, and/or societal level. Using these resources, you will explore skills for guiding your team through uncertain times with confidence and competence.

· Gino, F., & Cable, D. (2020, April 24).  Coaching your team through uncertain times .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

· Knight, R. (2020, April 20).  How to talk to your team when the future is uncertain .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–8. http://hbr.org

Important Documents for the Week

Document:  Week 7 Assignment Template (Word document)