Evaluate effective strategies for leading diverse groups at various levels of an organization

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 you would 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.
7. Leadership positions within teams can often be fluid and dynamic. Circumstances may require an individual to step forward and lead in some situations and then adopt the role of follower in others. As a leader, discuss when you know when it is appropriate to lead and when it is appropriate to follow. Include an explanation on how you can utilize conscious leadership in fostering leadership skills in your team members, so they too feel confident enough to lead when the situation calls for it.