Foundations of Impactful Teamwork II

1.5 units

Meaningfully contributing to, building, and leading collaborative efforts—from small project-based teams to larger functions and divisions—is foundational to a rewarding and impactful career. The purpose of this course is to lay a foundation of interpersonal skills and systems thinking that will enable you to differentiate yourself as a valued-adding member and leader of organizations. The specific learning objectives for this course are to: 1) Deepen your understanding of yourself – as a social, emotional, cultural being, including your strengths, the contexts in which you thrive, and the areas where you are most interested in growing and developing during your MBA program. 2) Evaluate the aspects of your identity and personal experiences that shape how you interact and engage with others and how they interact and engage with you in organizations. Extend your appreciation of how to create equitable and inclusive teams that leverage a diversity of perspectives and skillsets. 3) Develop your skills as a contributor to and leader of project-based teams. This includes sharpening your understanding of the core elements of team design and how leaders and team members alike can promote effective team processes. The course includes two complementary sessions: This is the second half of this course which will give you a deeper dive into team processes that enhance team learning and effectiveness in the second session of the fall semester.