Learning Activity 1:
Think about a team manager you have worked for. Based on the readings from Week 5, would you label them as an effective or ineffective team leader? Why? Also, be sure to integrate the course material in order to discuss the type of team, what type of project the team focused on, how people worked together, whether there was synergy, and the outcomes of the team. Be sure to support your analysis with evidence from the course readings. Also, please note that specific names/ details should NOT be listed.
Learning Activity 2:
Reviewthe interview with Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, located athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfp9LHFIXfI&feature=related
Based on the course readings, what type of communication do you think is utilized at Zappos. Is it formal or informal? What type of channels of communication would be used? How do you think Tony Hsieh would handle barriers to effective communication? Would these types of communication be successful in other industries? Why or why not?