Correlation Of Job To The Second Course Of The Term

Correlation Of Job To The Second Course Of The Termthi

Assignment 3: Correlation of Job to the second course of the term. This assignment requires you to reflect and correlate your job to the second course of the term. 1. Courses I Am Taking This Term – Describe the second eight-week (course #, course title, & course description from the syllabus).(ORL515, Leading High Performance Teams, Provides theoretical and practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to students' work teams. Using a variety of models and perspectives is essential to becoming an effective leader in today's society, whether in business, non-profit management. Students will be able to use the skills learned in this course in a variety of team-driven settings 2. List Outcomes from Course – List the outcomes (objectives) as written in the course syllabus from this course. 3. Apply Your Work Experiences to The Course – Correlate your job responsibilities with the course outcomes listed above. 4. Length of Assignment –250 words, double-spaced using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. Use the template provided in eLearn.

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The course I am undertaking this term is ORL515: Leading High Performance Teams. This eight-week course focuses on equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for leading effective teams in various organizational contexts. The course emphasizes understanding diverse models and perspectives related to team leadership, including motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making processes. Participants are expected to develop competencies that can be immediately applied to enhance team performance, whether in business, non-profit, or community settings.

Key outcomes of this course include the ability to analyze different team leadership models, create strategies for building cohesive teams, and implement effective communication and conflict resolution techniques. Additionally, students learn to assess team dynamics and develop tailored interventions to improve team effectiveness. These objectives align with organizational goals of fostering collaborative environments conducive to high performance.

In my current role as a project coordinator in a non-profit organization, I actively utilize skills directly connected to these outcomes. For example, I facilitate regular team meetings, employing clear communication strategies to ensure all members understand objectives and responsibilities, thereby fostering transparency and trust. I also mediate conflicts that arise among team members, applying conflict resolution techniques learned in the course to promote harmony and collaboration. Moreover, I motivate my team by recognizing individual contributions and aligning tasks with personal strengths, which directly supports the course’s emphasis on motivation theories. By developing these skills, I contribute to building a high-performing team capable of accomplishing our mission effectively and efficiently.

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