Right off the bat, a warning: My professor warned us way back in Week 2 of this course when she approved our research topic to start writing then and not to put it off. Of course, I did not listen and waited until the last week to begin researching and writing a 24-page literature review on the use of Experiential Learning in Building Effective Teams. I must say, it turned out quite well, and I have a solid foundation to start a new research project or dissertation if I choose to pursue this route.
Also, Michele is starting her journey this week, too, and she is very excited! Please follow her on LinkedIn.
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Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive overview of effective team-based leadership practices in a project environment, with a focus on creating high-performance teams, managing team conflict, motivating team members, and empowering teams to complete projects successfully.
Rationale
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an enhanced understanding of leading and managing highly effective teams in today’s organizations and communities. There is an increased reliance on teams and team-based projects, with a focus on greater innovation and performance in organizations. This course offers students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of creating and sustaining high-performance teams.
Assignments
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 600–750 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge with at least three scholarly citations in APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 350–500 words and incorporate at least two scholarly citations in APA format. The rubric and instructions for each discussion are posted in the Course Content section of Canvas.
Literature Review: Topic Paper Assignment
The student will write a 2–3-page research-based paper in current APA format, focusing on the Literature Review topic of their choice. The paper must include references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. The instructions are posted in the Course Content section of Canvas.
Integration of Faith and Learning Paper Assignment
This course requires a 12–15-page paper that integrates Scripture and a biblical worldview with concepts in the study of leading and managing teams. At least five references are required. The Assignment Instructions and Grading Rubric are posted in the Course Content section of Canvas.
Literature Review: Paper Assignment
The student will write an 18–20-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on the Literature Review topic of the student’s choice (following approval of the Literature Review: Topic Paper). The paper must include at least 12 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. The instructions and rubric are posted in the Course Content section of Canvas.
What You Should Know about BMAL 727
I enjoyed this course, partly because it is something that I do every day in the college courses that I teach. My wife, Michele Forto, is also enrolled in the DSL program at Liberty, and she is working on a project focused on leading effective teams as well.
Here is my paper from this course: Literature Review: Using Experiential Learning to Build Effective Teams
Bottom Line
The post discusses a course focused on effective team-based leadership practices, emphasizing the creation of high-performance teams and the management of team dynamics. The author shares a personal experience of procrastination in completing a literature review on Experiential Learning in team building, ultimately expressing satisfaction with the outcome.
The course aims to deepen students’ understanding of leading teams in organizational contexts, incorporating collaborative discussions and several assignments, including a literature review topic paper, an integration of faith and learning paper, and a comprehensive literature review paper. Each assignment has specific requirements regarding length, citations, and formatting, as outlined in APA style.
We also highlight their enjoyment of the course and mention that their spouse is enrolled in a related program. They encourage students to read their blog chronologically for insights and guidance, as it documents their experiences throughout the program. Additionally, the author promotes a group coaching program as a potential resource for further development.
This blog has been found most useful by students reading it in order. I wrote a post a week to chronicle my time in the entire program, and for the most part, they are tagged by course. For example, here is BMAL 727. I have included a lot of my papers as PDFs. Feel free to use them as a guide.
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Courses in the Program
DSL Program Orientation: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 700)
Leadership Theory: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 702)
Managing the Contemporary Organization: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 703)
Leading Organizational Change: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 704)
Understanding the Organization: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 710)
Risk Management Process and Practice: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 714)
Research Theory and Planning: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 716)
Leveraging Data for Decision Making: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 720)
Leading Effective Teams: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 727)
Ethical Leadership: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 770)
DRP Research Concept: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 785)
Doctoral Research Project I: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 887)
Doctoral Research Project II: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 888)
Doctoral Research Project III: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 889)
Doctoral Research Project IV: Doctor of Strategic Leadership Liberty University (BMAL 890)
Case Study Research Methods and Literature Review (BUSI 830)
Suggested Materials
Literature Review in Six Easy Steps
Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Qualitative Research from Start to Finish
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
The Craft of Research, Fifth Edition
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
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