Individual Paper on Team Dynamics
Strategies for Team Decision Making
University of Phoenix
GEN300
Strategies for Team Decision Making
The topic I have chosen to place my emphasis for this paper is strategies for team decision making. The reason I selected this topic is because it is something that could actually benefit me in the work place in my current position as an inside sales manager for iTera, Inc., a software company in Salt Lake City. My hope is to research ideas that can help my sales group make decisions more effectively as a team, include my team in the decision making process, and grow closer together as a group. I feel like if we are in accord from a decision making standpoint we will avoid a lot of unnecessary conflict due to either lack of communication or lack of being on the same page with each other in our work environment.
After selecting this topic, I wondered if there was a list or a guide on how to make decisions as a team. As a manager of a group of eight people, I have found that communication is a key element to making wise decisions in the work place. I have found that if I just take the time to communicate with other associates, especially listening to their ideas, concerns, and experiences; that I am far more apt to make a wise decision that will be for the betterment of the company as well as my division within our company.
Communication/Interruption
Part of communication, I feel, involves being a good listener, and allowing interruption when we are in discussion. Communication is also a key element to effective group brainstorming. Brainstorming allows others to intervene and even interrupt when they have ideas and opinions. E ...