Presentation: Motivating High-Performing Teams to ensure Project Success
Abstract: Leaders must consider the environment that they create for their team and the culture that exists within their organization and/or department. “It is possible to provide an environment in which almost all of the subjects contribute toward the group interest. Situations exist that can make individuals adopt group goals and choose actions in terms of those goals” (Foss & Lindenberg, 2012, pg. 372). By creating an environment that encourages teamwork and communication, leaders foster a culture that establishes clear goals and through their own actions, set a positive example that focuses on team and organizational goals. “Transformational leadership encourages employees to transcend their self-interests for the good of the team and the organization, pushes them to address higher-order needs, and enables them to achieve performance beyond expectations” (Wang, 2016, pg. 3232). “When leaders encourage employees to focus on the good of the team and organization and stimulate them intellectually, we expect that employees will be more likely to enjoy working with people who have different knowledge and views” (Wang, 2016, pg. 3232).
Key Takeaways: Team Collaboration, Team Building, Project Success
Keywords: Transformational, Encourage, Motivate, Transcend, Team
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Biography: Dr. Kenneth R. Green, Sr. is a Project Manager for Railcar Vehicles at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, part-time instructor at the College of Southern Maryland and the owner of ElectricalTech, LLC Electrical Contractors. Dr. Green holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Management Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Green holds the following certifications: Project Management Professional, World Safety Organization Certified Safety Executive, Transit Safety and Security Professional, Master Electrician, and Certified Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
