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WGU C205 TASK 1 | LATEST UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Paulette Franklin
College of Business Western Governors University
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A1. Creating a professional work team or workgroup
When initiating a professional team or workgroup, there are many elements to consider
before embarking on a project. The team leader should consider the right path and individuals to
pursue the assignment. The things to consider are the group size, the level of guidance needed,
and experience. Understanding the anticipated outcome will determine the size of the group
required. The number of contributors should be compressed to allow for group expansion as the
project progresses and deadlines are completed. This will reduce confusion and overlap efforts
and maintain clear communication as the project progresses.
Experience is an indispensable quality needed for both teams and work groups. Those
selected are based on experience, have previous working knowledge in the project area, and are
familiar with difficulties that could hinder the project. Their knowledge will help navigate the
team during these complex challenges—experience and insight into current conditions and
processes will assist in obtaining various recommendations and results. The level of guidance
needed is also a determining factor when selecting group members who can solicit assistance
from the team when they find themselves in a difficult situation, which is paramount to the
team's success. Entrusting the team to manage their workload and not relying on the team lead
for constant updates and work without frequent interruptions.
A2. Trust Among Teams
A high level of participation and collaboration is one where team members trust and
respect each other. Building trust can be challenging to establish amongst a new team or work
group, but setting the team dynamic during the introduction can foster a trusting relationship
among all members. Conducting team building activities or round table activities to set team
expectations and team building activities will alleviate communication issues. Understanding the
WGU C205 TASK 1 | LATEST UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Paulette Franklin
College of Business Western Governors University
, 2
A1. Creating a professional work team or workgroup
When initiating a professional team or workgroup, there are many elements to consider
before embarking on a project. The team leader should consider the right path and individuals to
pursue the assignment. The things to consider are the group size, the level of guidance needed,
and experience. Understanding the anticipated outcome will determine the size of the group
required. The number of contributors should be compressed to allow for group expansion as the
project progresses and deadlines are completed. This will reduce confusion and overlap efforts
and maintain clear communication as the project progresses.
Experience is an indispensable quality needed for both teams and work groups. Those
selected are based on experience, have previous working knowledge in the project area, and are
familiar with difficulties that could hinder the project. Their knowledge will help navigate the
team during these complex challenges—experience and insight into current conditions and
processes will assist in obtaining various recommendations and results. The level of guidance
needed is also a determining factor when selecting group members who can solicit assistance
from the team when they find themselves in a difficult situation, which is paramount to the
team's success. Entrusting the team to manage their workload and not relying on the team lead
for constant updates and work without frequent interruptions.
A2. Trust Among Teams
A high level of participation and collaboration is one where team members trust and
respect each other. Building trust can be challenging to establish amongst a new team or work
group, but setting the team dynamic during the introduction can foster a trusting relationship
among all members. Conducting team building activities or round table activities to set team
expectations and team building activities will alleviate communication issues. Understanding the
