First paper
The Value of Teams
Write an 800- to 1,050-word paper responding to the following:
- Identify and describe the stages of team development.
- How might stronger team skills benefit you? How might you use teamwork skills in your job? Provide specific examples.
- What is it like to participate in a virtual meeting, such as web-based, teleconference, and so forth?
- Describe three ways in which this type of participation is different from participating in a face-to-face meeting.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
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Second Paper
Creating an Agenda
Create an agenda for a team meeting on a topic of your choice.
Draw from your own experience working within a group with the goal of achieving a specific task. You may use your experience as a student working in a group, or develop a plan for a future learning team.
Include specific items requiring group discussion and consensus.
Write a 200- to 350-word summary of the following:
- In a virtual meeting, how can you ensure a group is communicating effectively?
- How can you ensure that each team member understands what next steps are required to achieve the meeting’s goals?
- What are the characteristics of effective teams?
- How do roles, needs, and diversity affect teamwork? Provide specific examples.
- What are components of group diversity?
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
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