Essence of a Learning Team
The Essence of a Learning Team
Dominck Daisy
PSY 210
November 11, 2013
The Essence of a Learning Team
Teams are built for various reasons and work together to achieve one common goal. In order for these teams to be successful a plan must be implemented and each member must communicate effectively striving toward achieving that goal. By following a few steps, these groups are more likely to become a stronger and more cohesive team.
Team Building The team building process involves activities and processes we can undertake to strengthen our teams. When we work together in teams someone is usually charged with leading the effort. Knowing how to be a good follower is as important to ensuring the success of a team as knowing how to lead the team.
Followership in Groups Groups are made of individuals who have different roles within that group. Within the group there will be a leader and followers. When groups are formed in an organization, they have a task that needs to be completed and in order to complete the specific task a group dynamic is better than an individual’s attempt to complete the task. Although a leader’s role is to lead the group in the right direction to complete this task, the leader almost must listen to the followers of the group. The followers of the group can make suggestions on how to complete the assigned task. In order for the group dynamic to be successful there must be leader(s) and followers. If every individual within a group is a leader it can be very difficult to complete any task the group is assigned.
Marrying Task and Process
Marrying task and process means when in an e-learning or online environment that team members should use a variety of modes to communicate among team members. These methods can be but are not limited to: instant messaging, e-mails, chat room, cell phones, video conferencing, etc. These modes can enhance the learning experience of the group and allows the team members to gain
Dominck Daisy
PSY 210
November 11, 2013
The Essence of a Learning Team
Teams are built for various reasons and work together to achieve one common goal. In order for these teams to be successful a plan must be implemented and each member must communicate effectively striving toward achieving that goal. By following a few steps, these groups are more likely to become a stronger and more cohesive team.
Team Building The team building process involves activities and processes we can undertake to strengthen our teams. When we work together in teams someone is usually charged with leading the effort. Knowing how to be a good follower is as important to ensuring the success of a team as knowing how to lead the team.
Followership in Groups Groups are made of individuals who have different roles within that group. Within the group there will be a leader and followers. When groups are formed in an organization, they have a task that needs to be completed and in order to complete the specific task a group dynamic is better than an individual’s attempt to complete the task. Although a leader’s role is to lead the group in the right direction to complete this task, the leader almost must listen to the followers of the group. The followers of the group can make suggestions on how to complete the assigned task. In order for the group dynamic to be successful there must be leader(s) and followers. If every individual within a group is a leader it can be very difficult to complete any task the group is assigned.
Marrying Task and Process
Marrying task and process means when in an e-learning or online environment that team members should use a variety of modes to communicate among team members. These methods can be but are not limited to: instant messaging, e-mails, chat room, cell phones, video conferencing, etc. These modes can enhance the learning experience of the group and allows the team members to gain
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