This course focuses on how to build and lead successful teams to strengthen the overall performance of organizations. Team building models will be analyzed with emphasis on actionable steps that can be taken to overcome common hurdles and build cohesive, high performing teams. An emphasis will be placed on the role of the leader in developing successful work teams, project teams, virtual teams, and inter-organizational teams. Prerequisites: MGT 5020 and LED 5630.

( MGT 5020 )
AND ( LED 5630 )

1) Distinguish a team from a work group.
2) Explain why teams can be more powerful than individuals.
3) Describe the essential elements of a team and why they are important.
4) Describe the importance of strong performance standards.
5) Understand the concept of shared leadership in teams.
6) Describe the role of top management with teams.
7) Explain how teams can help drive organizational change.
8) Recognize and address common obstacles faced by teams.
9) Explain why teams at the top of an organization can be the most difficult.
10) Understand the unique challenges faced by virtual teams.
11) Utilize a variety of tools to improve team performance.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - 2002
Lencionic, Patrick
Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 0787960756


Team Building: Proven Strategies for Improving Team Performance - 4.Edition - 2007
Dyer, William, et al.
Wiley
ISBN: 9780787988937



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.



2. Recommended Materials

The Wisdom of Teams - 2003
Katzenbach, Jon and Smith, Douglas
Harvard Business School Publishing
ISBN: 0060522003

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.