Assignment Question
Refer to Ch. 16 of Northouse’s (2022) Leadership: Theory and Practice. Pay particular attention to the eight Characteristics of Team Excellence listed on page 586. Also, Ch. 14 of Burke’s (2024) Organization Change: Theory and Practice provides relevant and valuable information. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the topical articles provided in the University Library Resources. Team performance plays an important role in overall organizational success. Consider your personal experiences with team performance and evaluation.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word evaluation of a current or former team’s performance based on the Team Excellence and Collaborative Team Leader Questionnaire on page 617 of Northouse’s (2022) Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Do the following: Describe the current state of the team using the 8 characteristics: Clear, elevating goal Results-driven structure Competent team members Unified commitment Collaborative climate Standards of excellence External support and recognition Principled leadership Summarize the results. Propose improvements in each of the 8 areas. Include at least 5 scholarly references. Format your essay according to current APA guidelines.
