Management: Team function, listening form of communication
Leadership (both group and team) are directly linked to the
observation, diagnosis, internalization, and creation of strategies to address
the forces that challenge and form the organization. Effective teams work with
organizational issues and opportunities to achieve the desired future
direction. Design and construct teams must function in a way that is consistent
with the organization’s mission, vision, values, context and strategy.
1. Do you think your team is functioning in a way that is
consistent with your organization’s mission, vision, values, context and
strategy. Why or why not?
2. Do you consider that listening is part of communication?
Why or why not? support your response with references.
3. Do Leaders communicate with teams differently if they
view themselves as directors vs. facilitators? If so, what does this difference
look like in the everyday workplace?
4. How do leaders apply communication dynamics to the
execution of organizational strategy?
5. Elaborate on the following statement: “Leader’s
behavior and integrity impacts positively or negatively organizational strategies,
vision and innovations.” Support your response within references.
‘Studies have shown that words account for 7% of the
information communicated’ (Team Coordination Training Student Guide, 1998).
Therefore, in order to achieve effective communication the presenter must ask
for feedback.
6. Based on the description above what skills can you share
with us regarding achieving effective communication.
