Design
Building a Cross-Functional Team for Innovation
Overview
What this challenge is about.
Your task is to create a team charter and a 3-month team development plan. You must define the team's purpose, roles, norms, and decision-making processes. Additionally, you need to propose a leadership approach (e.g., servant leadership, situational leadership) and outline how you will build trust, manage conflict, and keep the team aligned. Deliverables include a team charter (1-2 pages), a development plan (2-3 pages), and a 5-minute video pitch to the CEO explaining your approach. Success means demonstrating a clear understanding of team dynamics and leadership strategies that can turn a diverse group into a cohesive, innovative team.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
How to build and lead a cross-functional team that can successfully pilot a new circular economy business model?
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply team development theories (e.g., Tuckman's stages) to real team formation
- Design team norms and structures that promote collaboration and innovation
- Select appropriate leadership styles for different team phases
- Develop strategies to manage conflict and build trust across functions
- Articulate a clear vision and purpose to align diverse stakeholders
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
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Careers
Roles this prepares you for.
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