As a human resources professional, you are presented with the opportunity to create an

environment where you can effectively manage groups and teams. By working in teams, you

can develop collaboration, communication and problem$-$solving skills, while working towards a

common purpose.

Case Study: Workplace Solutions Consulting

In your role at Workplace Solutions Consulting, you are part of a $$client$-$facing$$ team. Your

team consists of:

$$ you $($a business development expert$),$

$$ a technical SME $($subject$-$matter expert$),$

$$ a process$-$improvement specialist, and

$$ a support technician.

The team members work independently on mutually agreed$-$upon activities that support the

common team goal. All are remote, but connect each morning via phone conference for a $10-$

minute status check and participate in a weekly web meeting to review progress and plan for

the following week.

$1.$ What strategies would you use to manage this team effectively for successful, on$-$time

completion of the project?

$2.$ Reflect on the most effective team you have ever been a part of$.$ Compare the case study

and your experience working on an effective team. In your comparison, consider how the

activities and roles within the team were organized.

$3.$ In your experience, what are the advantages and disadvantages of team structure.

Note:

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page, references and appendices $($if applicable$).$

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