Henry Tam and the MGI team
Henry Tam and the MGI team
Introduction
When working with a team there is a number of issues that a leader of a group should address so as to ensure that the group works effectively. In group dynamics a leader should seek to understand the behavior of the team members and how the team works in attempting to make a decision or to solve a problem. A leader with expertise in team processes can help the team in achieving its objectives and aims by analyzing how the team is functioning in terms of decision making and problem solving, the leader should also be able to intervene and change the team’s operating behavior.
A team is usually gathered for the purpose of accomplishing a given task, In the case of Henry
Tam and the MGI team they are required to come up with a business plan within the contest deadline. There are a number of issues that challenge the team like team communication, analysis of issues and achieving group outcomes. In addressing this issues there needs to be a leader with expertise in group processes who will be helpful in playing the role of a facilitator.
The team leader usually has a very strong influence on the team as he/she is tasked with the role of shaping the outcomes of the group. The influence that such a team leader has on the team will be determined by numerous factors namely; the leader’s personality, relative age, sex appearance, income, race and also the organizational structure in the given organization. With respect to these factors, this section discusses the competencies, personal style, theory or model of leadership that is most effective for Henry Tam in leading the MGI team.
Primary challenges in the Henry Tam case and recommendations
Team communication.
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Henry Tam and the MGI team
The issue of team communication was first studied by Robert Bales, a social psychologist. This