Team Work

This is where you and your assigned team members will discuss your team response to the Unit

First view the video “Herman Miller” Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork.” http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/bp/bp_video_links/2013/mgmt/ob/HMILL-VID4-WEB640.html

Read the following Scenario:

You work for an organization which operates in a service sector and has more than 500 employees. Recently your company has experienced issues with employee teamwork. Employees seem to be having difficulty working well together in various teams. Your boss has asked you to lead an effort to research ways to create an effective team work environment and give him advice on how to solve the problem. After you conduct your research, you will deliver a presentation to the CEO and Board of Directors on your findings. After viewing the video complete the following Assignment:
Complete:
3) Explain how to create team players based on your experience and your research and readings from the text.
4) Help the CEO in the scenario by applying what you have learned regarding teams to solve the team problems:
· How can the teams effectively build trust amongst team members?
· How might the CEO encourage collaboration in a team environment?

Answer preview

Teamwork is based on the culture of an organization. Organizations must establish and encourage openness and honesty along with the fostering of employee interaction. It should be noted that team spirit comes from the top management. Teamwork must be built on the right attitude. The traditional organizational pyramid needs to be flattened in order to instill the right team culture. Employees must form part of the strategic planning process