Structuring Virtual Teams
Introduction
Two students, Steven Helmke and Keisha Holmes, are assigned to form a team that will create tips for a game called Virtual Teams: 101 Tips. This paper will examine the process used to form the virtual team, the leadership structure we employ and the work design we chose. The paper will also provide an evaluation of the critical process in which the team utilized to create or virtual team structure.
Team Name
We began our process by naming our team. While we did not place great emphasis on it, a team name creates a common identity. Through mutual decision, the team agreed to utilize the designated “Team Alpha” name. This name, created by the class instructor, was the first step in establishing our virtual presence. We are now “Team Alpha”, and no longer separately Steven and Keisha. This helps us begin to think as a team. We began to ask what do WE need to do? It is no longer what do you have to do or what do I have to do. This is an important step toward creating an effective team.
Leadership Structure & Work Design …show more content…
Since there are just two of us, we understand that a high commitment to communication and strong interpersonal skills is vital. As result we were drawn to a facilitator or coordinator leadership structure (Anonymous - Background, 2016). In the facilitator or coordinator style, no person has ultimate authority over the other or the work but the facilitator or coordinator manages and organizes the process (Anonymous - Background, 2016). Kaner (2004), suggest that a facilitator or coordinator leadership structure will inspire all members to be completely engaged and dedicated to accomplishing the goals of the team. In addition, this structure will also encourage a mutual understanding and allow us to appreciate and respect other’s points of views (Kaner,
Introduction
Two students, Steven Helmke and Keisha Holmes, are assigned to form a team that will create tips for a game called Virtual Teams: 101 Tips. This paper will examine the process used to form the virtual team, the leadership structure we employ and the work design we chose. The paper will also provide an evaluation of the critical process in which the team utilized to create or virtual team structure.
Team Name
We began our process by naming our team. While we did not place great emphasis on it, a team name creates a common identity. Through mutual decision, the team agreed to utilize the designated “Team Alpha” name. This name, created by the class instructor, was the first step in establishing our virtual presence. We are now “Team Alpha”, and no longer separately Steven and Keisha. This helps us begin to think as a team. We began to ask what do WE need to do? It is no longer what do you have to do or what do I have to do. This is an important step toward creating an effective team.
Leadership Structure & Work Design …show more content…
Since there are just two of us, we understand that a high commitment to communication and strong interpersonal skills is vital. As result we were drawn to a facilitator or coordinator leadership structure (Anonymous - Background, 2016). In the facilitator or coordinator style, no person has ultimate authority over the other or the work but the facilitator or coordinator manages and organizes the process (Anonymous - Background, 2016). Kaner (2004), suggest that a facilitator or coordinator leadership structure will inspire all members to be completely engaged and dedicated to accomplishing the goals of the team. In addition, this structure will also encourage a mutual understanding and allow us to appreciate and respect other’s points of views (Kaner,