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Managing Effective Teams
I. Course Prefix/Number: MGT 220
Course Name: Managing Effective Teams
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
MGT 205 Recommended
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course presents theory and practical tools to become a more productive team member and leader; topics include characteristics of high performing teams, leadership strategies, avoiding dysfunctional team dynamics and managing diverse and virtual teams.
IV. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course the students will be able to:
1. Identify the characteristics of high-performing teams
2. Analyze the behavioral differences which exist within teams
3. Identify the advantages of working in a team environment
4. Examine the change process
5. Access team character in building a team
6. Know how to best design your team to improve performance
1. Identify the characteristics of high-performing teams
2. Analyze the behavioral differences which exist within teams
3. Identify the advantages of working in a team environment
4. Examine the change process
5. Access team character in building a team
6. Know how to best design your team to improve performance
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
Power and Synergy of Teams
Stages of Team Development
Building an Effective Team
Resolving conflict and managing different perspectives
Effective team communication
Conducting effective team meetings
Action planning
Six hats of thinking tool
Software for effective team management
Stages of Team Development
Building an Effective Team
Resolving conflict and managing different perspectives
Effective team communication
Conducting effective team meetings
Action planning
Six hats of thinking tool
Software for effective team management
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, class discussion, in class exercises, group exercises
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
1. Reading Assignments (articles and outside books)
2. Writing Assignments
3. Homework Assignments
4. In class exercises
2. Writing Assignments
3. Homework Assignments
4. In class exercises
IX. Instructional Materials
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grades are based on written assignments, classroom presentations/participation and projects.
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
