Analysis of Blake Sports Apparel and Switch Activewear: Bringing the Executive Team Together

The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate effective strategies for leading diverse groups at various levels of an organization while fostering collaboration and compassion.

Review the case, Blake Sports Apparel and Switch Activewear: Bringing the Executive Team Together. Consider the criteria for successful teams and the factors needed to ensure teams are structured for success.

Write a 750-1,000 word plan describing the steps necessary to create more successful teams at various levels in an organization by utilizing the events outlined in the case. Address the following questions and concepts in your paper. Be sure to support your rationale by providing specific examples. You are required to include three to five additional references to support your position.

1. Define the characteristics and structure of successful teams. Describe how independent teams are vital to organizational success.

2. Discuss the important factors to consider when leading teams within the various levels of an organization. Discuss specifically which factors are important to consider when leading teams at the executive level.

3. Describe the aspects that are essential in identifying appropriate members for teams and ensuring the teams are successfully launched.

4. Discuss the important factors for ongoing team dynamics. Describe guidelines to evaluate the function and productivity of teams.

5. Describe strategies that can create collaboration and leadership initiative among team members. Based on the content provided in the case, explain the action that Barker can take to improve collaboration among the team members.

6. Compassion is a significant attribute of many religions and philosophies, as well as being important for both authentic and servant leadership. From a Christian worldview perspective, discuss how would you empower your teams as a leader through compassion, honoring diversity, engaging team members in civil discourse, and supporting equality for all members as they work toward a common goal.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Analysis of Blake Sports Apparel and Switch Activewear: Bringing the Executive Team Together – Rubric

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Characteristic and Structure of Successful Teams

10 points

Leading Teams in Various Levels of an Organization

10 points

Identifying Appropriate Members for Teams

10 points

Team Dynamics

10 points

Strategies to Create Collaboration and Leadership Among Team Members

10 points

Empowering Teams

10 points

Supporting References

10 points

Thesis Development and Purpose

7 points

Argument Logic and Construction

8 points

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5 points

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5 points

Documentation of Sources

5 points