MLD-501M: Group and Team Dynamics

Semester: Not Offered

Credit: 0.5

Faculty: Celia Maria Gonzalez

Schedule

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Description

More than ever, major decisions in organizations are made by collections of individuals, and groups and teams are responsible for executing tasks in the workplace.  What happens when members of these groups get together to reach decisions and get things done?  In this course, we will open up the black box of group functioning.  We will reveal the fundamental building blocks of group decision-making processes.  The dynamic social processes that help and hinder group performance will also be uncovered.  Groups have the potential to outperform individuals acting alone, but this potential all too often goes unrealized.  The topics covered in this course will help you to develop a framework for understanding the internal operation of groups, small and large – and help you as a leader, manager, or key contributor, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the boards, committees, task forces, and working groups to which you belong. Not offered in 2009-10.