Leading Teams

Catalog description

In the fast-paced, highly-networked environment in which most organizations operate today, teams accomplish much of the work that gets done. In this course, students learn about the make-up of teams: characteristics, structures, culture, and dynamics. They consider the role and function of individuals on a team, as well as the contribution teams make in the larger organizational context. In particular, students will focus on the formation and development of teams and on leadership processes that enable high performing teams. A core feature of this course is experiential learning: students will participate on multiple student teams and reflect on and learn from their experiences in light of current theoretical and applied perspectives on teaming.