Task 3: Leading, communicating with and motivating a high performing team
Knowing how to lead, communicate with and motivate high performing teams is an essential management skill. The aim of this task is to equip managers with an understanding of how to lead, communicate with and motivate a high performing team.
SCENARIO
You have successfully achieved a new management position leading a small team. Your team consists of remote and on-site members. The team is well established and colleagues know each other well. The team has a good track record. Having met the team, you need to determine your own approach to leadership and management.
» TASK 3a
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of TWO (2) leadership styles that can be used to manage a high performing team.
(Refer to AC3.1 Identify advantages and disadvantages of leadership styles that can be used to manage a high performing team and the Indicative Content for this AC)
» TASK 3b
It is essential to use the most appropriate form of communication when sharing information with remote and on-site teams.
Complete the table below and assess the methods you would use to communicate with the team’s remote and on-site members, giving reasons for their selection.
(Refer to AC3.2 Assess communication methods used for different types of teams and the Indicative Content for this AC)
» TASK 3c
Explain FOUR (4) ways of motivating a team to achieve results.
(Refer to AC3.3 Explain how to motivate a team to achieve results and the Indicative Content for this AC)
