Intercultural communication teamwork and leadership/Groups, teams and leadership/Overview and Objectives

Overview

In this pathway, you will learn about the differences between groups and teams, and their respective life cycles, member roles, and problem-solving characteristics. You will also learn about how different leadership styles affect can team and group work outcomes.

Objectives

• Explain how interpersonal factors influence group development.
• Distinguish between groups and teams.
• Outline typical member roles and group life cycle stages.
• Describe the seven steps in Dewey’s reflective problem-solving sequence.
• Explain the basic principles of organizational communications.
• Examine how leadership and teamwork influence group dynamics.