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Developing Winning Teams

Reviewed:
Oct 27, 2014 by Business
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.5 stars
Content Quality: 3.5 stars
Effectiveness: 3.5 stars
Ease of Use: 3.5 stars
Overview:
This is a series of hyperlinks to articles that were printed in Inc. magazine about working with teams.There are numerous articles within the page that explain teams and various techniques to improve teamwork.
Type of Material:
This is a webpage with links to short articles on a variety of topics by a variety of authors.
Recommended Uses:
For team leaders who are new and need some ideas, corporate training, and for undergraduate and graduate students to support learning in areas such as teamwork, human resources, general management, and leadership.
Technical Requirements:
Minimum: Internet Explorer v. 11, Firefox v. 5, Java 7, update 45 Hyperlink capability required
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The stated purpose is to assist a person in hiring and educating team players. Available information also includes team work essentials, an explanation of terms, information on virtual teams and case studies.
Target Student Population:
Adults in company leadership roles including those who aspire to such roles, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Internet Explorer version 11, Firefox version 5, Java 7, update 45.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:
Some interesting articles on the use of virtual teams and a variety of articles about teaming
Concerns:
Shallow treatment of most of the topics. They are OK for a quick read and for organizations as a refresher, not necessarily good for a level of instruction that required analysis and depth.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:
There is a variety and the titles offer an opportunity to pick the desired subject.The case studies are good and further emphasize the need for effective teams.
Concerns:
Subjects are covered in a cursory manner appropriate for a magazine, but not sufficiently instructive for students.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:
It is simple to click on the titles listed and go to the articles. They are written in common language so they are easy to understand.
Concerns:
As an educational resource, the articles do not provide the depth appropriate for students. However, these may be useful in organizations as basic information for supervisors, managers and team members.
Other Issues and Comments:
Some articles are written as if they are pronouncing great truths, but the information is not new. They are appropriate for a casual read, but not for instruction. This may be appropriate for reviewing with teams in organizations, however.
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