I have learned that there are plenty of ways to motivate and get involved when it comes to teams. Knowing and understanding your team dynamics can help you make a better judgment of how to motivate/involve people and get them going in the right direction. I have always loved the "break it down" approach when it comes to indecision or failure to come to a unanimous decision. Once you get respect from all involved and everyone understands there are no hidden agendas or motives, the team can move forward with trust and respect of other individuals on the team knowing full well that everyone is on board and are going in the same direction.
I can apply what I have learned in many environments. As a manager, I wish I had this course years earlier because my inexperience is something I don't want people to take advantage of. As a teacher, conflict resolution and everyone attaining their best grade by putting their best foot forward gains trust and respect of other classmates. There are many schools and environments that stress teamwork and making projects that are team-oriented. The sooner students have experience with these types of environments the better off they will be when they hit the real world looking for a job.
I would need more experience in a classic team environment as the one suggested in this course. Most of our teams come out of necessity and are not really a full time thing. Traditionally, communication and getting everyone on board is what teamwork consists of and I think I'm more a part of that environment than the one described in this course. I have had many of these philosophies and discussions while obtaining my Bachelor's in Management, so it was good to review what I learned a few years ago and rediscover the same trends and ideas that made me realize the importance of an open mind and teamwork being synonymous.
