Exam Content
Imagine you received another email from your friend who is now a month into their new job. They have been assigned to a team within the organization, and they are reaching out for some more guidance.
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Hi!
I hope you’re doing well! I have some exciting news—I’ve been assigned to a team for a project at work. I want to be the best team member I can be.
Here’s the thing—I’m not sure about team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. I want to understand these concepts better so I can contribute effectively to my team. Can you help me out again?
Could you explain what team building involves and how teams work together to achieve their goals? I want to know how to foster a positive environment within my team.
Also, I’m curious about collaboration. How do team members collaborate effectively? What does it mean to work together toward a common goal?
Lastly, I’d love to learn about conflict resolution. What are some strategies teams use to resolve conflicts? How can I handle disagreements in a constructive way without causing tension within the team?
I really appreciate your help with this. Your insights were super helpful last time, and I know I can count on you to guide me through this too.
Thanks a bunch!
Your friend
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Assessment Deliverable
Write a 350- to 525-word (1 to 1 1/2 pages; double space) response email to your friend. The email can be informal and friendly, but your response should cover these points:
Team building: Explain how teams work together effectively. Provide examples or personal experiences to illustrate the importance of fostering a positive team environment.
Collaboration: Describe how team members collaborate to achieve common goals. Share strategies for effective collaboration and highlight the benefits of working together as a team.
Conflict resolution: Discuss strategies for resolving conflicts within teams. Offer advice for handling disagreements constructively and maintaining team harmony.
Personal insights: Share personal anecdotes or examples to support your explanations. Draw from your own experiences to provide practical advice and insights.
Summarize your thoughts: Wrap up your response by summarizing the main points you have discussed. Reiterate the importance of team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution for fostering a successful team environment. Consider offering some specific advice to your friend about how they might contribute to one or more of these aspects in the team they’re joining.
Review your completed email for clarity. Use the Microsoft Word spelling and grammar checker or grammar tools from the Center for Writing Excellence to check grammar and spelling.
Practice giving credit (i.e., references) to any resource(s) you used at the end of your email. Giving proper credit to your sources builds your credibility with your audience. Don’t worry about perfection. If you make a mistake, your faculty member can help, so please let your faculty member know if you have any questions.
Submit your assessment.
