Team Building and Conflict

Leadership Theories Task-oriented leadership can be delineated as a behavioural manner in which the leader lays emphasis on the tasks that require being undertaken so as to meet particular objectives, or to attain a particular performance standard (Forsyth, 2009). The main reason why I would justify using this particular style of leadership is because it focuses on structure, plans, and schedules. In addition, task-oriented leadership encompasses aspects such as prioritizing objectives, forming detailed plans and schedules, reviewing tasks consistently to make certain that the project is on track.

It also takes into account setting and adhering to rigid schedules for all elements of the project and assessing all of the elements of the project with the personnel. In this case, this style of leadership make it possible to consider all elements such as safety, innovation design, whether the budget constraints are still in place and whether all other aspects of the project are being followed (Spahr, 2015). Strategies One of the strategies that will help the Techfite project team work effectively is communication.

For a team to be effective in its understanding, there is need for both listening and response from all members. The justification as to why this strategy will be effective for the team is that it will enable all members and me as a project manager to perceive positive aspects in every interaction, to obtain common ground with other team members and act with due consideration when making inquiries (Windemere, 2016).

Through proper communication, all members of the team will be able to understand what tasks are required of them and the timelines set. In addition, communication as a strategy will make it possible to hear out new ideas and suggestions that will make the project more successful (Windemere, 2016). A second strategy that will help the Techfite project team work effectively is collaboration. As pointed out by Windemere (2016), most teams do not know or understand how to collaborate properly.

This is because they utilize approaches of conformity and support that are not as effective. Actual collaboration is demanding and takes time, therefore most team member's work on their own in a manner that is seemingly effortless, but the output usually lacks quality. The main reason why collaboration is justifiable is because it will give rise to members of the team suppressing personal objectives for the good of the team and success of the project as a whole. This implies that all members become open to new ideas (Windemere, 2016).

Conflict Analysis Conflict within the organizational environment is delineated as the disparity and incongruity between two or more parties between two or more positions regarding the best manner to attain the goals and objectives set out (Montana and Charnov, 2008). The type of conflict this situation represents is a conflict of interest. Bill and Mark are interested in trying a new chemical compound.

On the other hand, Laura is interested in completing the project as it was initially set, without any deviations, good or bad, and the disagreement with her team members causes her to have a sense that her voice is not being heard within the project. This is an intragroup conflict. These two parties have different interests in terms of how the project should be undertaken. One of the key ways in which I would resolve this conflict is seeking the view of all parties and chart the way forward.

By addressing the ideas of Mark and Bill as well as those of Laura will make it possible for the project to continue. This can be most effectively undertaken by.