Integrated Perspectives on Business Problems (IPBP) – Module 5
TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP
MLO:
- Understand Teamwork and Leadership
- Understand the Leadership and Teamwork in defining and solving problems
- Develop Interpersonal Skills in problem-solving
- Understand Reflective Learning
I, Teamwork
- Def: The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective
and efficient (ex: my group has a good sense of teamwork)
In a business setting, teamwork is crucial to the successful resolution of
the problems that arise throughout the days and weeks of any company’s
operations.
“We need to work smarter, not harder”
II, Teamwork Model
1. The Tuckman Model (Tuckman B, 1965)
- 4 stages: Forming, storming, norming and performing (a 5th stage was
added later: adjourning)
2. The DISC Model (Dr William
Moulton Marston, 1928)
- This model focuses on conflict
resolution in teamwork by
predicting the behaviors of 4
different personality traits
usually found in teams/groups
- Dominance, Inducement,
Submission and Compliance
- The modern version: Dominance, Influence/Inspiring,
Steadiness/Supportive, and Compliance/Conscientiousness
