Team Management

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Team Management

School of Business, Liberty University

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Abstract

tool for team morale and achievements. Recognition can be performed for many reasons and in

many ways. There are pitfalls to giving recognition as well, which can lead to issues within the

team. Giving recognition needs to be used correctly and not as a joke in order for it to lead to

positive outcomes for the workplace and for the individuals on a professional level.

Keywords: management, recognition, communication, synergy

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Introduction

There are many management concepts to consider when taking on a management role. It

is essential to take steps to make sure the right one is chosen for the best result. "A suitable

leadership style that fits into a particular situation is absolutely important" (Thoha & Avandana,

2020, p. 804). When managing a team, styles are important in so many variables. Managers

should be aware that anything can happen when they are navigating a leadership role.

Communication can be formal and informal. However, one thing to avoid is communicating

"with long words, vast and confusing concepts, and information overloads" (Momeny &

Gourgues, 2019). There also may be more than one approach needed to connect with all

members of the team. "From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are

persuasive" (Proverbs 16:23, New Living Translation). Choosing the right way to communicate

for team management is vital and wise.

Concept Strengths regarding Synergy

There are many strengths of having successful communication for a team's synergy.

Making particular communication style choices adds to the team's synergy because there would

be an understanding of the expectations and outcomes. "Effective interactions and

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communications between participants are vital to fulfil these essential needs" (Chehade et al.,

2020, p. 307). When the needs of a project or assignment are met, the team morale grows. The

team also learns from the intention of the management and how they communicate. Good

communication builds strength among the team members. Both management and team members

benefit from making the right communication concept choices.

Concept Weaknesses regarding Synergy

It may seem that having good communication concepts would have no weaknesses, but

may feel like things are falling on them if others do not understand what communication is

happening.

Team management Concept of Recognition

Concept Description

The team management concept of recognition is something that can be done in many

ways and be useful in many ways. "Recognition is a feeling of being noticed and appreciated

(like a simple gesture through newsletters or even a public applause)" (Sreejith et al., 2020, p.

229). There are valid reasons to give recognition, and a few are if someone were to get a

promotion, successfully completed a big project, or a work anniversary. Furthermore, giving a

person or a group of people acknowledgment publicly for something they did is a successful way

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to give recognition. Managers can also give individuals or groups acknowledgment for

something they did privately. This concept can range from simply providing the

acknowledgment as a verbal declaration, an award of some kind, or a gift of recognition.

Concept Strengths regarding Synergy

Giving employees recognition can increase productivity, group and individual morale, the

engagement of the employees, and employees satisfaction. We have also been instructed by God

to give recognition, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to

Giving employee(s) recognition can lead to negative side effects on the synergy of the

team. If there is recognition given to one or just a few team members, it can build jealously and

also lead to unhealthy competition within the team. However, this does not mean that recognition

needs to be given to all members, but it should always be given justly. If managers chose to give

recognition to appease team members, the power of this concept would lose its positive impact.

Conclusion

When a person is in a management position, there are always decisions and situations that

need to be addressed. For the concepts discussed, positive outcomes are possible. When choosing

the right communication concept, managers need to be aware of how their employees

communicate in order for the information to be successfully received. It is important to

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remember that not all people receive information the same way and it is important to conduct

each concept appropriately.

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References

Beardsworth, S. J. (2020). Building knowledge bridges through effective science

Chehade, S., Matta, N., Pothin, J. B., & Cogranne, R. (2020). Handling effective communication

Sreejith, S. S., & Mathirajan, M. (2020). Development of a conceptual framework for continuous

Thoha, N., & Avandana, I. M. N. W. (2020). Project managers’ leadership styles and their effects