College Name: University of Phoenix
Subject: Teamwork & Collaboration
Course Code: SOC 110
Title: WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT
Question 40896: Assignment Instructions
Imagine you received another email from your friend. They have been part of a team for some time and are seeking your advice about how to make decisions, solve problems, and manage a team.
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Hey there!
I wanted to thank you for the great advice you have shared about teams these last few weeks. Thanks to your help, I am getting the hang of being on this team and I feel like we are making progress toward our goal.
I think I’m ready to take on a bigger role in the team. I’m not ready to be the leader of the team, but I do want to be a good contributor and help others be more effective team members. What are your thoughts on how I can help improve the team’s performance? What behaviors should I demonstrate that will keep the team on track even when we run into challenges?
I’ve also noticed that our team struggles when we have to make a decision or solve a problem. I’m not sure why, but we can never seem to agree on a plan of action. Do you have any thoughts on strategies or techniques I could use to help the team make decisions more quickly?
Thanks again for all your help and advice. I look forward to your ideas on boosting the team’s performance and improving our decision-making skills.
Best,
Your friend
Questions
• Team performance: Share your ideas on what makes someone a good teammate. Describe the behaviors exhibited by team members that contribute to the team’s success. Also, describe the skills team members need to use to keep a team moving toward its goals. Provide examples or personal experiences to illustrate the importance of being an effective team member.
• Decision-making: Describe how teams build consensus, make decisions, and solve problems. Share strategies for leveraging the team’s expertise to make choices to drive the team toward success.
• Personal insights: Share personal anecdotes or examples to support your explanations. Draw from your own experiences to provide practical advice and insights.
• Summarize your thoughts: Wrap up your response by summarizing the main points you discussed. Reiterate the importance of individual members’ performance on the team’s overall success and the challenges of making decisions in a team setting.
