Business Communication for Managers: Leadership and Teamwork Analysis

This assignment delves into the critical aspects of leadership and teamwork within an organizational context, focusing on the responsibilities of a team leader and the significance of teamwork in achieving organizational goals. The student's research highlights the team leader's role in empowering team members, assigning tasks, and simplifying the decision-making process. The research emphasizes the importance of trust and delegation in fostering a healthy work environment and boosting team member confidence. The student reflects on acquired leadership skills and the application of various leadership styles. The assignment also includes a personal evaluation of the learning experience, which has renewed the student's confidence and prepared them for future roles in business management. The student acknowledges the significance of understanding factors that define a good team and the structures applied in defining a good team, and plans to be open and clear about future plans to team members. The assignment includes a reference list of relevant scholarly sources.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR MANAGERS
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Business Communication for Managers
Description
For this particular assignment, I was asked to research about leadership teamwork and its
significance to an organization. It is common for individuals to think that teamwork is a highly
democratic entity where one person does not work (Lantz-Friedrich, A., Sjoberge, A., &
Friedrich 2016; p.564). I focused mainly on the team leader and his/her responsibilities. In any
given tea, the leader who is able to lead the team becomes accountable for this particular team.
S/he is also responsible for empowering the team members, in addition to assigning them tasks.
Apart from looking at the duties and responsibilities of the team leader, I also highlighted on the
responsibilities of the team members in working towards the attainment of organizational goals.
Interpretation
I believe that the research was carried out thoroughly. Before this, I was not aware of the
numerous duties and responsibilities that a team leader has. I only thought that a team leader’s
obligation was to guide his/her team, pointing them towards the right direction, and leaving them
to perform their respective tasks. I also learned that a team leader aims at simplifying the process
of decision making within the team (Chuan, Jackson & Jiang 2016; p.525). Apparently, by so
doing, the team members can enjoy healthier work settings. Thirdly, through this research, I
learned that as a team leader, I should not concentrate or hold any authority given to me. I
should, instead, delegate some of my powers to team members who are competent enough to get
the job done.
Evaluation
By conducting this activity, I have learned a number of leadership skills necessary for
effective leadership within a given team. I have also realized that trust is an important trait that a

leader should have, as this makes team members to carry out their work more confidently
(Shockley-Zalabak 2014; p.31). Through trust, team members feel safe and can therefore open
up about any concerns or ideas they may have as a contribution towards the project. This
research has renewed my confidence as a team leader, and I am now well equipped to become an
effective leader in future. It has also developed my thinking as I try and figure out the best
leadership style that can be applied if I am to become a leader of a team in an organization. A
team that lacks an effective leader is not only lost, but is also unable to agree on some issues
regarding the completion of a given project.
Plan
This research has genuinely opened up my mind and encouraged me to become a better
leader. I find this information quite useful and applicable in my future as I plan to pursue a
Master’s in Business Management and become a professional. Furthermore, with this learning
experience, I am now in a better position to teach the next generation that an effective leader
must understand the factors defining a good team. S/he should also evaluate the various
structures that are applied in defining a good team. Honesty is the best policy, as the saying goes,
and I intend to be open and clear about my future plans to my team members.

Reference List
Beverborg, A.O.G., Sleegers, P.J., & van Veen, K. (2015) Fostering teacher learning in VET
colleges: Do leadership and teamwork matter? Teacher ad Teacher Education, 48, 22 –
33.
Chuang, C.H., Jackson, S.E., & Jiang, Y. (2016) Can knowledge-intensive teamwork be
managed? Examining the roles of HRM systems, leadership, and tactic knowledge.
Journal of Management, 42(2), 524 – 554.
Lantz-Friedrich, A., Sjoberge, A., & Friedrich, P. (2016) Leaned teamwork fattens workplace
innovation: The relationship between task complexity, team learning and team
proactivity. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 25(4), 561 – 569.
Shockley-Zalabak, P. (2014) Fundamentals of organizational communication. New York,
Pearson.