{"id":122,"date":"2017-10-25T15:55:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T22:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/icandothis\/?p=122"},"modified":"2017-10-25T15:55:45","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T22:55:45","slug":"unit5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/icandothis\/2017\/10\/25\/unit5\/","title":{"rendered":"Unit5"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unit 5 Activity 2 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There are three leadership decisions that a leader needs to make regarding team functioning: whether to monitor the team or intervene, is the intervention needed at the task level or relationship level, is the intervention needed internally or externally? (Northouse, 2016). \u00a0If the leader decides to take action, they need to identify whether the action required is internal or external. Internal actions can further be divided into task related or relationship related. (Northouse, 2016; Rowe, Guerrero,2016) . As per them the internal task actions are taken to improve the team\u2019s ability to improve task performance and get the job done. These internal actions are: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Goal focusing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Right structure\/structuring for results. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Facilitating decision making. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Training team members in tasks through development, education\/seminars.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Setting and maintaining standards. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The most important of these in terms of a group project are keeping the team focused, structuring of the team, training, and setting standards. Depending on how long a project takes to completion, it is vital for the success of the project that the team members stay focused on the ultimate goal. The team needs to be structured according to the task at hand, making sure the right people are designated the right job to maximize their potential. Roles of team members might change during the course of the project; the team leader needs to make sure that they receive the right kind of training in these situations. Team members also might need training in task skills as the project moves along. For the team to perform optimally, all team members have to be held to the same standards of punctuality and efficiency. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Internal relationship actions are those required to improved team members\u2019 relationships (Northouse, 2016; Rowe, Guerrero,2016). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Coaching team members on interpersonal skills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Encouraging collaboration. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Managing conflict and power issues. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Building \/ enhancing team commitment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Satisfying needs of individual team members. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Modelling ethical and principled practices. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For the success of a group project, the most important relationship actions are coaching in interpersonal skills, managing conflict\/power issues, and building team commitment. The leader could intervene if the team members dont seem to be getting along. The team members might need to be educated to consider each other\u2019s opinions, and support each other. The leader should encourage team members to separate intellectual conflict from personal conflict. It is also important for the leader to promote by example in-group and out-of-group fairness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

External actions. These are actions a leader might need to take in order to protect the team and connect it to the external environment. (Northouse, 2016; Rowe, Guerrero,2016).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Networking to form alliances and gain access to information. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Advocating and representing the team to environment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Negotiating with senior management for recognition, support and resources. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Protecting team members from environmental distractions\/diversions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Accessing external indicators of team\u2019s effectiveness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

-Providing team members with environmental information, to keep them educated about the changes in the environment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An effective leader should introduce the team members to leadership out of the team. The leader also plays an important role in bringing to light the team\u2019s success to superior leadership and help them get their due recognition. Team members feel appreciated if they are included in the bigger picture. If the leader feels that the team is not getting enough resources to accomplish their goal, the leader can advocate on their behalf. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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References<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Northouse, P. G. (2016).\u00a0Leadership: Theory and Practice<\/em>. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rowe, G.W., Guerrero, L. ( 2016). <\/span>Cases in leadership<\/em>. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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