Building and Leading High Performing Teams
Building and Leading High Performing
FINAL TASK DETAILS
Assessment is by one task, a critical essay of 6000 words (100) which integrates
theory and practice. The task must include a clear structure with an abstract, a list of
references and, where appropriate, appendices and diagrams. You must make appropriate
use of journal articles and texts. References should follow the Harvard system –
The task should contain:
- A critical review of theories of team working, particularly ideas about how teams in
organisations can be effective in achieving results, including theories of team
leadership.
- An analysis of a team of which you have personal experience, either as a member or
a leader, in relation to relevant theories of team working.
- An assessment of your own abilities as a team leader or team member, using
appropriate theories; identify areas fo strength and areas where you might benefit
from development
To preserve confidentiality, please anonymise the organisation or organisations you discuss
in the task, eg by calling them Company X, or Governmental Organisation Y, or
International Organisation Z. Similarly, where you write about private individuals, call them
manager A, or leader B.
N.B. The word count will include quotations but exclude footnotes, list of references,
appendices, tables and graphs. Appendices will not count against the word limit but should
not contain large amounts of text. (It will be expected that they will normally contain
diagrams or tables or visual images). Appendices should not contain material that is
essential to meeting the task brief. Do not exceed
Building and Leading High Performing
