MML 606 Lead High-Performance Teams

The effective and appropriate use of teams as a competitive advantage is explored. In order to understand the seemingly chaotic dynamics of groups, learners experience strategies to drive groups to a higher level of performance. Learners utilize various methods of group analysis, design, and implementation, while being provided the opportunity to experiment and take risks with creative strategies. Conflict styles are addressed as well as effective methods for having difficult conversations. Sensitizing strategies for the appreciation of diversity, including gender, sexual orientation, race and culture are explored.