Professional Development Paper

Students will write an individual paper that addresses how they can improve their skills as a team leader and as a team member.  The paper must also provide some concrete, measurable steps for enhancing their skills and knowledge that are supported by at least 5 professional or academic sources using APA citations and reference format.

Format: Typed, double spaced, 1” margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, per APA, and structured as follows:

1. Title Page
2. Personal experience and lessons learned from working in teams (including this class)
3. The effect of your own personality, communications style and preferences, and personal SWOT on the team and its performance
4. Discuss your experiences dealing with diversity
5. In light of your personal values and the PMI Code of Ethics, discuss the importance of adhering to legal requirements and ethical standards in team project work.
6. References page

Length: 3-5 pages total (plus title page/References page).