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After reviewing the syllabus, share your expectations for the class, why you enrolled, and what you plan to get from the class, especially as it pertains to your career path. Look for others with similar goals and plan to check in with each other periodically during the module.

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After reviewing the syllabus for this class on working in teams, I am genuinely looking forward to the opportunities it presents for both personal and professional growth. My expectation is that this course will challenge me to refine my skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution?skills that are absolutely vital to my intended career in fundraising.

I enrolled in this class because I understand that fundraising is inherently a team-driven field. Successful campaigns and donor relationships are rarely the result of individual efforts; rather, they depend on the synergy and cooperation of people with diverse perspectives and skill sets. I want to become adept at navigating different team dynamics, understanding group roles, and leveraging collective strengths to achieve common objectives. Additionally, I am interested in learning about the latest research and theoretical models related to teamwork, especially as they pertain to nonprofit settings.

What I hope to gain from this class is both a conceptual framework and practical strategies for working in high-performing teams. I am particularly eager to participate in case studies and group projects that mirror real-world fundraising environments, where adaptability, shared leadership, and creative problem-solving are essential. By engaging with these activities, I want to improve my ability to build consensus, manage disagreements constructively, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.

Since my career goal is to work in fundraising, I see this class as essential preparation for the collaborative nature of that field. I plan to apply the insights and techniques from this course to future roles where I will lead and contribute to teams focused on donor engagement, campaign planning, and community outreach. I also intend to connect with classmates who have similar aspirations, so we can support each other's learning and professional development throughout the module.

Ultimately, my goal is to emerge from this class with a deeper understanding of effective teamwork and a set of actionable skills that will help me excel in collaborative environments, both in fundraising and beyond.

Course Syllabus Course Description: This course examines the design, management, and leadership of teams in organizational and community settings. The focus is on the interpersonal processes and structural characteristics that influence the effectiveness of teams. The purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of group and team behavior so that small groups can be more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: e Define a team e Create a team design e Discuss interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution e Examine leadership roles in teams e Identify the role of communication in teams e Describe the importance of decision making, creativity, and motivation e Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and project management e Conduct a performance evaluation Program Outcomes: The Project Management Concentration focuses on implementation and use of both theoretical and practical applications of current project management processes and techniques. Students will develop the skills required to manage both the project and i's associated inputs, as well as the stakeholders associated, for a better, more complete understanding of the inputs and managerial factors associated with project management. Key skills students address include the ability to work within a team environment, how to influence and motivate people, identify risk and develop mitigation plans, track progress of projects and stakeholders, develop schedules, monitor financial aspects, perform ethically and lead in a diverse business environment. Course Materials: e All materials for this course are available electronically through Blackboard. Grading Breakdown: Assignment Weight Towards Final Grade Discussion Boards 40% Assignments 60% Student Survey* TOTAL 100% *To ensure that we continue to meet our academic standards and your learning expectations, we routinely assess our programs, courses, and instructors. Completion of the end-of-course Student Survey is a required component of this course. Copyright Statement Post University's courses contain copyrighted resources created by the University or licensed from various third parties. In compliance with U.S. Copyright Law, these resources may not be reproduced, revised, or distributed without the written permission of Post University. Students found to be in violation of this policy are subject to civil and criminal liabilities associated with the Federal Copyright Act and risk dismissal from the University under the Academic Dishonesty policy. Unless otherwise noted, access to these materials is limited to the duration of the course. Students should contact the library (library@post.edu) for information on which resources can be printed. Course Outline: Units begin on Monday, at 12:01 am (EST) and end Sunday 11:59 pm (EST) of the following week unless otherwise noted. ris Topics Pit e Discussion Board - , i Unit 1 | What is a Team? Unit 1 Assignment e Discussion Board Unit 2 | Team Design e Unit 2 Assignment e Discussion Board Interpersonal Relationships and a Conflict Resolution e Unit 3 Assignment Discussion Board Unit 4 | Leadership e Unit 4 Assignment e Discussion Boards Unit 5 | Communication + Unit 5 Assignment e Discussion Board Unit 6 Decision Making, Creativity and e Unit 6 Assignment Part 1 Motivation e Unit 6 Assignment Part 2 e Discussion Board Unit 7 | Diversity and Project Management + Unit 7 Assignment e Discussion Boards Unit 8 | Performance Evaluation + Unit 8 Assignment Notes: Topics, deliverables, and sequence are subject to change. Discussion Boards: e Your contributions should be thoughtful and meaningful, and should demonstrate that you have reflected on the assigned readings and synthesized the material with your previous knowledge and experience. Usually 2 or 3 paragraphs will do the trick. e \"Good job, Joe or Jane\" is pleasant, but adds nothing to the academic content. 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