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Team United For Success: Team Analysis

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The vision of this project is for the Grand Canyon University MGT-605 CLC Team Untied for Success to work effectively and collaboratively on an assigned project. The project involves team members writing their own “Virtual Group Charter” then collaborating and combining the best parts of an assignment to be turned in the name of the team. Shared goals and shared understanding are required for success (Berry 2011). We, the members of the purple team, also known as Team United for Success, after consultation, agree to the following charter and are resolved to make a commitment to adhere to the rules, responsibilities and uphold the values of the charter stated below:
Mission
The mission of Team United for Success is to be open with communications …show more content…

- Team members are expected to act in accordance with the Grand Canyon University Code of Conduct by extending mutual respect for the beliefs of others.
Communication
The team will collaborate with multi-media in the form of texting, Purple team forum, and/or direct phone conversations if needed. Team members will keep in mind there are time zone differences and texts and phone calls should be timed so as not to intrude on others in the early morning or late hours. The team leader will make every effort to respond to team members as quickly as possible, but no longer than 24 hours.
Team Performance Team United for Success is a small group of graduate students with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable (Dagan & Mandell 2006, as cited by Katzenbach & Smith). Team United for Success is a team interacting through mutually supporting responsibilities which guide them by a common purpose, working across space, time, and organizational boundaries. (Dagan & Mandell 2006). We can be described as members detached geographically, working apart more than in the same location, goal ambitious, and members equally accountable for team success and results (Dagan & …show more content…

If the behavior continues after discussion as to what is the issue(s) for the behavior and

efforts to address the issue(s) in good faith fails, the behavior can be documented on the Peer

Review document for the project. However, the team will proceed after an agreement has been

reached. If there is disagreement with the feedback, resolution can be made by communicating

the problem and collaborating on solutions. Flexibility and cooperation in the team environment

are key elements for success, openness and candor are tools, but must be done in a manner that

allows for feedback. Always assume positive intent of your teammates (Zofi 2012).

Obstacles
Obstacles are defined as any action that is not in line with the core values expressed in this charter. Several obstacles may hinder the team progress and causes conflicts, however, understanding those obstacles and being proactive about solutions will help the team move forward. Obstacles to watch for are:
- Team member commitment (assigned responsibilities).
- Communication issues.
- Team member conflict (academic and personal).
If discovered, all obstacles will be addressed by following the core values and handle every situation as it present itself following the team’s established rules found in this

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