Study Guide

Objective

The student will have basic knowledge in team dynamics and different team-roles. In the course, the student is also expected to reflect over his/her contribution in creating a efficient team. Furthermore, the student will know about cultural differences based on Hofstede´s dimensions and have elaborated the challenges in cooperation and communication between at least three different cultures in a workplace.

Content

Module 1: Self-awareness; understanding your own contribution Mindset, values, skills and attitudes.
Module 2: Teambuilding, what and why? Belbin team-roles, Tuckman’s stages in team dynamics, etc.
Module 3: Cross-cultural communication and understanding Hofstede’s dimensions.
Module 4: Case studies + course essay.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student does all the assignments in time and the learning-diary & essay show a basic understanding of the topics and at least some reflections on the own contribution to teamwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student does all the assignments in time. The learning-diary & essay include meaningful descriptions of key aspects of global teamwork. Furthermore the student writes own reflections relevant to the topics. The student shows ability to connect the theories to work-life situations in her own field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student does all the assignments in time. The learning-diary & essay show a familiarity with the theories and topics introduced in the course. Furthermore the student can reflect in a mature way around the topics. The student shows ability to connect the theories to work-life situations in her own field and can also discuss pro's and con's with the perspectives in relation to a realistic work-situation.

Qualifications

none