Leadership Assignment

(1)Expect and encourage teamwork . It is difficult to expect people to come together as effective teams if there isn’t a clear and definitive expectation of the importance of that. It may seem obvious to you, but you probably know what assuming can do… if you want great teams, start by making your expectations clear. Then make sure you are encouraging teamwork through your conversations, feedback, recognition and rewards systems and more. Expectations are great, but your daily actions will show how important teamwork is to you and your organization. (2)Be committed to team success and help grow the commitment of others. The best teams are committed to their success and to each other. Are you committed to both of those things? As the leader of a team you are also part of the team, too.  Yes your role is different, but are you all in for the team? If you aren’t, how can you expect them to be? While being committed yourself is important, you must recognize the importance of ...

Lessons In Leadership From Captain Phillips SYNOPSYS OF THE STORY In April 2009, the U.S. containership Maersk Alabama sails toward its destination on a day that seems like any other. Suddenly, Somali pirates race toward the vessel, climb aboard and take everyone hostage. The captain of the ship, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), looks to protect his crew from the hostile invaders, and their leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi). The pirates are after millions of dollars, and Phillips must use his wits to make sure everyone survives and returns home safely. LESSON LEARNT FROM THE STORY Leadership means a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. Movie ‘Captain Phillips’ shows a lot of leadership lessons from beginning to the end. The film is directed by Paul Greengrass and it chronicles the 2009 seajacking of the freighter ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain of ...

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS (OBJECTIVE FOR THE STUDENTS) --(TO) APPLY  TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS APPLY DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS APPLY TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN CREATING PLEASANT WORK ENVIRONMENT DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY ON TEAM WORK PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 1.Apply Team-Building Skills The Importance of Teams: A team can accomplish more than an individual Complex problems require integrated thinking (division of labor) Community and workplace structures require team thinking and group consensus Everyone operates as a member of many teams Identified "team skills" can be taught, learned, and transferred to others Morale improves when people identify themselves as a part of a successful team "Team players" are more likely to be hired, retained, and promoted People will support what they help develop Guidelines for Building a S...