ProgramsTeam Building (MGMT503 - Spring 24)

Team Building (MGMT503 - Spring 24)

Program Overview
Program Title Team Building (MGMT503 - Spring 24)
Organization SUNY Potsdam
Student Application Link https://potsdam.capsource.app/program/team-building/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
11
# of Projects Running
1 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 03/11/24      End Date: 05/10/24

2 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

This is an online, asynchronous course with no required meeting time. Students in this course are early in their Master's program or seniors in their bachelor's program. Students will be learning team building concepts within the course and applying those concepts to this case.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   2 - 3

Program Goals
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
1.      explain the general concepts of academic and business teamwork,
2.      discuss effective team leadership and membership,
3.      describe inhibitors and facilitators of team functioning, 
4.      describe effective virtual team performance, and
5.      discuss problem-solving within teams.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Live Case
Format Description
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics International Affairs
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise Business Project Management Communications Customer Success Personal Coaching Training & Development
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Compensation
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Dec 08 2022, 10:44.37 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Dec 14 2022, 10:44.37 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jan 23 2023, 10:44.37 PM
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Jan 30 2023, 10:44.37 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Feb 13 2023, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

May 12 2023, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Due Date
Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Mon, 03/11/24
6:00 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Program Kickoff
No Deliverables
No deliverables are required for this action item.
Location: Virtual
Event Description:
  • Introductions
  • About Princeton10
  • Case study milestones
  • Q&A
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Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Meeting ID: 256 879 264 417 

 

Passcode: qk83E7 

 
For technical issues please email the IT Service Desk (itservicedesk@potsdam.edu) | For instructional help please email the CCI (cci@potsdam.edu)

 
 
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Sun, 03/17/24
11:59 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Present understanding of our business
Required Deliverable

Milestone 1: Present Understanding of our Business

Complete this deliverable by using any data or resources provided by Princeton10, your own research, and the concepts you’re learning in your program. Create a detailed and concise business presentation that details who Princeton10 is as a company: what they do, who their target clients are, and what their culture is. Think of this as the baseline report to help you understand the company’s current status.

Requirements

Submit a well-designed[1], accessible[2], and visually appealing slide deck that includes the following: 

1.     Introduction.

Concise overview or agenda – grab the attention of your audience. If you were our case study partner, would this get your attention?

2.     Introduction to the organization.

Demonstrate your understanding of who Princeton10 is. Include relevant details about the organization, mission, clients, and culture. 

3.     Research findings. 

Research the typical organizational and team challenges within the marketing agency space. Provide details on the top three (3) to five (5) challenges. Ensure you’ve used credible sources and include citations (as footnotes or endnotes).

4.     Research findings.

Research common challenges for building team engagement in a remote environment. Provide details on the top three (3) to five (5) challenges. Ensure you’ve used credible sources and include citations (as footnotes or endnotes).

5.     References 

Include an APA formatted reference list with active hyperlinks.
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Submission Guidelines

Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm on Sunday in Brightspace and CapSource. Only use Microsoft PowerPoint or PDF files. If you use another program like Canva or Prezi, please export your presentation into PowerPoint or a PDF. Do not put paragraphs of text on slides. Instead, include appropriate details in the notes sections, record your presentation, or attach a script. 
Sun, 03/31/24
11:59 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Measurement methodology
Required Deliverable

Milestone 2: Measurement Methodology to Assess Team Engagement

Princeton10 is interested in measuring and understanding their team engagement. But how do they do this effectively? Research effective methods for measuring team connection, engagement, and trust. 

Requirements

Submit a clear and concise business report[1] (not an essay) that includes the following: 

1.     Introduction.

Concise overview of your report – grab the attention of your reader. If you were our case study partner, would this report get your attention?

1.     Research findings. 

Research how to measure team connection, engagement, and trust. What are the trends in this space? How do the trends support high performance culture?

2.     Recommendations.

Provide a recommendation on how to measure team connection. Assuming a survey is the best method, be sure to include what questions to ask, an explanation of why these are relevant, references to research as well as the recommended survey cadence. Recommendations should balance the need to get data from employees and the risk of driving survey fatigue. 

If your research uncovers other more effective options, please detail what they are, how Princeton10 can leverage them, why they’re more effective than a survey, a proposed timeline (if applicable), and your research sources.

[1] https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-best-practices-writing-clear-concise 
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Submission Guidelines

Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm on Sunday in Brightspace and CapSource. Only use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or PDF files. For images, put them in a Word or PowerPoint document. Include a properly formatted (APA v. 7) title page, headings, and reference section for your write-up. Include appropriate references and citations. You may use footnotes or endnotes for references and citations if they are appropriately documented. There is an APA template available in our course files.

If you do not have an APA Version 7 style guide, visit https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/ or http://library.potsdam.edu/citing for helpful resources. 
Sun, 04/21/24
11:59 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Leadership training
Required Deliverable

Milestone 3: Leadership Training

Considering everything you have learned about Princeton10 and its processes, identify concise and specific recommendations for leadership training that will help them drive remote team connection and high performance.

Requirements

Submit a slide deck that includes the following: 

1.     Introduction.

Concise overview or agenda for your presentation – grab the attention of your audience. If you were our case study partner, would this get your attention?

2.     Core principles.
What core principles of teamwork should Princeton10 include in their leadership training? Explain what they are and why they’re important. Be sure to explain how they drive remote team connection and high performance.
3.     Research.
Make direct connections between your recommendations and current research-based findings that demonstrate the impact of the core teamwork principles within organizations. Specifically focus on examples from the marketing agency industry, remote workplace settings, or other professional service-based organizations.
 
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Submission Guidelines

Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm on Sunday. Only use Microsoft PowerPoint or PDF files. If you’ve used another program like Canva or Prezi, export your presentation to PowerPoint or PDF. Do not include paragraphs of text on slides. Rather, use the notes section, record your presentation, or include a script. Include appropriate references and citations. You may use footnotes or endnotes for references and citations if they are appropriately documented. 

If you do not have an APA Version 7 style guide, visit https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/ or http://library.potsdam.edu/citing for helpful resources. 
Sun, 05/05/24
11:59 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Final Recommendations
Required Deliverable

Milestone 4: Final Recommendations & Implementation Strategy

Considering everything you’ve learned about Princeton10, their culture, and remote workplace best practices, provide your final recommendation on how they can drive remote connection in the workplace.

Requirements

Submit a clear and concise business report[1] (not an essay) that includes the following: 

1.     Introduction.

Concise overview of your report – grab the attention of your reader. If you were our case study partner, would this report get your attention?

2.     Recommendations. 
Revisit the previous milestones and address any constructive feedback that you received. Write up your revised recommendations.
3.     Implementation strategy & timeline.
Create an implementation strategy with a specific timeline. When should Princeton10 adopt your recommendations? Consider the annual calendar as well as the employee work-lifecycle. Include a written[2] and visual timeline[3].
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Submission Guidelines

Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm on Sunday in Brightspace and CapSource. Only use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or PDF files. Include a properly formatted (APA v. 7) title page, headings, and reference section for your write-up. Include appropriate references and citations. You may use footnotes or endnotes for references and citations if they are appropriately documented. There is an APA template available in our course files.

If you do not have an APA Version 7 style guide, visit https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/ or http://library.potsdam.edu/citing for helpful resources. 
Sun, 05/12/24
11:59 PM US/Eastern (UTC-05:00)
Final Presentation
Required Deliverable

Final Presentation

This presentation should focus on milestone four.

Requirements

1.     Revisit the feedback you received for milestone four. 

2.     Create a PowerPoint or similar presentation that includes the following:

a.     Title slide

b.     Agenda

c.      Milestone #4 (use as many slides as you need to convey your response)

d.     Conclusion

e.     References

Ensure your presentation is clear, concise, and visually appealing. Visit Encompass Communications and Learning[1], Eight Presentation Styles[2], and Canva[3] for design essentials, tools, and ideas. Do not fill your slides with scripted text. Ensure any graphics are large enough to be seen easily.


[1] https://www.encompasscnl.com/create-better-powerpoint-slides-with-these-5-design-strategies/
[2] https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/types-of-presentation-styles
[3] https://www.canva.com/create/slideshows/
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Submission Guidelines

Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm on Sunday. Only use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or PDF files. Include a properly formatted (APA v. 7) title page, headings, and reference section for your write-up. Include appropriate references and citations. You may use footnotes or endnotes for references and citations as long as they are appropriately documented. There is an APA template available in our course files.

If you do not have an APA Version 7 style guide, visit https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/ or http://library.potsdam.edu/citing for helpful resources. 

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