OLS 540 - Leading Collaborative Projects and Work Teams

Focuses on methods of understanding and improving the performance of collaborations and work teams. A holistic view of teams is obtained by combining psychological theories and current practices in contemporary organizations. Topics include task design, team composition, member-role structures, member socialization, influence and power, leadership, decision making, and training. Students are asked to watch and reflect on collaborative work relationships. A heavy emphasis is placed on experiential learning, including case studies and a variety of team-learning exercises.

Preparation for Course
P: 510.

Cr. 3
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate