Name and give a brief description of two characteristics of team excellence as identified by Larson and LaFasto.
What will be an ideal response?
Students must give two of the following with an appropriate description.
Clear elevating goal--An overarching purpose that engage and unites the team
Results driven structure--Effective task design, team member composition, and team norms of conduct
Competent team members--Appropriate number of people with requisite technical and interpersonal skills
Unified commitment--Carefully designed and supported to develop a sense of identity and spirit.
Collaborative climate--Environments that develop trust, openness, honesty, and foster risk taking
Standards of excellence--Clear norms of conduct that are consistently communicated and reinforced
External support and recognition--Material resources and rewards, educational access, and information systems for necessary data.
Principled leadership--Commitment from leaders/members to provide cognitive, motivational, affective, and coordination support.
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