Leadership and Teamwork

In this lesson we discuss:

Teamwork is when people work collaboratively towards a common goal as distinct from other ways that individuals can work within a group. Leadership is the ability to establish vision and direction, to influence and align others towards a common purpose, and to empower and inspire people to achieve project success. It enables the project to proceed in an environment of change and uncertainty.

At the end of this lesson you will be expected to know the following learning outcomes:

5.1 Explain how leadership impacts on team performance and motivation (using models such as Maslow, Herzberg and McGregor)
5.2 Explain why it may be necessary to change leadership styles to effectively support the management of a project
5.3 Describe the characteristics and benefits of effective teams and teamwork
5.4 Explain factors which impact on the leadership of virtual teams
5.5 Explain factors which influence the creation, development and leadership of teams (using models such as Belbin, Margerison- McCann, Myers-Briggs, Hackman, Tuckman, Katzenbach and Smith)