Teamwork, Leadership, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Through lectures, readings, videos/documentaries, class discussions and activities, students will explore theories of management and leadership in relation to problem solving and critical thinking when part of teams. By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

• Identify and assign team roles to facilitate effective meetings. 
• Examine and assess team performance. 
• Select strategies to enhance/improve team performance by influencing group dynamics. 
• Apply appropriate management and leadership styles to guide teams in problem solving. 
• Facilitate critical thinking and avoid conditions for groupthink to move teams toward successful outcomes.