First paper

The Value of Teams

Write an 800- to 1,050-word paper responding to the following:

• Identify and describe the stages of team development.
• How might stronger team skills benefit you? How might you use teamwork skills in your job? Provide specific examples.
• What is it like to participate in a virtual meeting, such as web-based, teleconference, and so forth?
• Describe three ways in which this type of participation is different from participating in a face-to-face meeting.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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Second Paper

Creating an Agenda

Create an agenda for a team meeting on a topic of your choice.

Draw from your own experience working within a group with the goal of achieving a specific task. You may use your experience as a student working in a group, or develop a plan for a future learning team.

Include specific items requiring group discussion and consensus.

Write a 200- to 350-word summary of the following:

• In a virtual meeting, how can you ensure a group is communicating effectively?
• How can you ensure that each team member understands what next steps are required to achieve the meeting’s goals?
• What are the characteristics of effective teams?
• How do roles, needs, and diversity affect teamwork? Provide specific examples.
• What are components of group diversity?

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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