This assignment, for MGT600 Managing People and Teams, addresses key aspects of effective management, communication, and leadership. The solution covers communication styles, overcoming obstacles, clear communication, questioning and listening skills, rapport building, and managing difficult conversations. It also explores practical problem-solving skills, including transparent communication, breaking down silos, research, risk management, open-mindedness, foundational strategies, and decision-making. The role and functions of a manager in change management are highlighted, including the manager as a communicator, advocate, coach, liaison, and resistance manager. The student provides a critical reflection on management models and proposes a team/people management model with justification and recommendations for future practice, emphasizing clear goal setting, role definition, and effective processes.