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Running head: Communication as it Relates to Team Dynamics








Communication as it Relates to Team Dynamics
Michelle J. Hodge
University of Phoenix
Gen 300
March 12, 2008

Abstract

Communication is an important factor in Team Dynamics. Effective communication by all individuals demonstrates the high level ability of that team to succeed in all areas. Communication is one of the greatest dimensions in being a team player (Hartenian, 2002, p.7). Being a team player enhances a person to be a better candidate in the corporate world for selection in job positions as well as promotions within a company. The purpose of this paper is to define communication within team dynamics, describe the types of communication and explain the negative and positive affects of communication to a team. This paper will explore how communication can build a successful team oppose to how lack of communication can destroy the same team.













Outline

I. Defining teams
II. Types of communication.
III. Communication in teams
A. Elements of Communication
B. Strengthening communication
C. Effective communication
IV. Positive communication
A. Impact on a team
B. Impact to an individual
V. Negative communication.
A. Impact on a team
B. Impact to an individual
VI. Visual examples of communication
A. Verbal (face to face and non-face to face)
B. Written
C. Body Language
VII. Conclusion




Defining Team
A team is a group of individuals that are formed together as a partnership to work together toward the same goal. All groups are developed to bring in various complexities of people who will bring...