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Over the last few weeks, you have learned how to start identifying the roles and skills needed to build an effective team. You have also discovered methods for selecting and evaluating potential candidates. Now it is time to put your team-building techniques into practice by participating in a case study with real employees from Joe Gibbs Racing! This assignment gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of actual team building techniques and leadership qualities. In addition, this assignment prepares you to complete your final course assignment, A Report for Vice President's Approval of your team, due in Week 10.

Scenario: Imagine that you work at JGR. The CEO has tasked you with being the Team Leader for a committee that will plan a one-day summer team-building retreat. All JGR employees will be attending the event. The purpose of the retreat is to foster unity, trust, and cohesion between the organization's employees. The event will start with a welcome and introduction, and then everyone will break out into group team-building sessions.

The whole team will reconvene for a company-wide lunch, followed by a keynote speech. As the Team Leader for the event planning committee, your job is to choose four other JGR employees to be on your committee. Instructions: Download the Week 7 JGR Roles and Employees [DOCX]. In the Week 7 document, read the four role descriptions, Logistics, Budgeting, Programming, and MC/Host. For this assignment, you will choose four team members to fill these team roles.

Watch the Week 7 Strayer Talk, Building Your Team: Finding the Right Balance, which describes the 10 JGR candidates you may choose from for your Fantasy Team. Brief information on the candidates is also provided in the Week 7 document. Complete a 10–12 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:

1. Describe the role of Team Leader and how you will fulfill that role. Explain your skills and personal strengths needed to be an effective team leader. Think about your personal DiSC assessment results from JGR100. What is your DiSC work style, and how will you select team members to complement your skills? What will you be responsible for as Team Leader? What will you handle personally, and what will you delegate to other members of your team?
2. Select a candidate for each of the four roles described above, and justify your selections. Review the candidates by viewing the Week 7 Strayer talk and the document JGR Employee Profiles. Consider how each choice's particular skills and personality will help them perform their role successfully. How do these team members' strengths complement yours? What skills and/or personality traits do they have that will help your team in areas where you feel challenged? Explain how chosen team members complement you in more than one case.
3. Create 10–12 Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) slides for the JGR CEO in which you present the team you have put together for the one-day summer team-building retreat. Include a title slide and reference slide, in addition to the required slides (not included in the 10–12 slide count).

Paper For Above instruction

The role of the Team Leader in planning a successful team-building retreat at Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) necessitates a combination of strategic understanding, interpersonal skills, and effective delegation. As the designated leader, my primary responsibility is to coordinate and oversee the entire planning process, ensuring that each phase aligns with the objective of fostering unity, trust, and cohesion among employees. To fulfill this role efficiently, I will leverage my personal strengths, including strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and adaptability. Understanding my own DiSC work style—likely reflecting a dominant or influential profile—allows me to select team members whose personalities and skills complement mine and address potential blind spots.

Based on the DiSC assessment, I recognize the importance of balancing my assertiveness and decisiveness with more detail-oriented, supportive, and diplomatic team members. For instance, if I lean toward the 'D' or 'I' styles, I will prioritize including team members with 'S' and 'C' styles to balance the team's dynamics. This diversification ensures comprehensive planning, encompassing creativity, logical analysis, stability, and interpersonal effectiveness.

In terms of responsibilities, I will handle the overarching coordination, including setting timelines, defining roles, and ensuring effective communication among team members. Tasks requiring strategic vision—such as aligning the retreat activities with organizational goals—will be managed personally, while operational details like scheduling and budgeting will be delegated to team members best suited to those functions.

Regarding the selection of team members for specific roles, I carefully reviewed the candidates from the Week 7 Strayer talk and the JGR Employee Profiles. For the Logistics role, I chose Tom for his organized nature and resourcefulness, which are essential for coordinating venue setups and activity logistics. For the Budgeting role, Alicia’s attention to detail and financial acumen make her an ideal fit. In the Programming role, Sam’s creativity and experience in event planning will ensure engaging activities. Lastly, for the MC/Host role, David’s confident communication skills and personable demeanor will facilitate smooth presentations and interactions.

These selections are strategic, as each candidate’s strengths address the specific needs of their roles, and collectively, they complement my skills. For instance, Tom’s methodical approach neutralizes any impulsiveness I may have, while Alicia’s financial skills ensure budget adherence amidst creative planning. Sam’s innovative ideas balance my focus on organization, and David’s engaging communication helps maintain high energy throughout the event.

Furthermore, some team members add value beyond their designated roles by providing support in multiple areas. For example, Alicia’s financial expertise could assist with resource allocation for programming, while Tom’s logistical skills could be leveraged during the setup of group activities. Such cross-functional support strengthens team cohesion and ensures a seamless planning process.

My approach emphasizes collaboration, leveraging individual strengths to achieve a cohesive, well-organized event. Regular meetings, clear role definitions, and ongoing communication will be key to maintaining momentum. The culmination of this team-building effort will be a memorable retreat that enhances employee engagement and organizational trust—pivotal elements for sustained performance at JGR. This structured yet flexible team development framework demonstrates the importance of aligning team members’ personalities and skills with the roles required for successful event planning.

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