Empowering Teams in Higher Education: Strategies for Success

Empowering Teams in Higher Education: Strategies for Success

Release Date: April, 2024|Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 392
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1520-0
ISBN13: 9798369315200|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369348918|EISBN13: 9798369315217
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Description & Coverage
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Many businesses and organizations struggle with implementing effective teamwork, leading to confusion, stress, and subpar results. In higher education, students often graduate without the necessary teamwork skills, leaving them unprepared for the demands of the modern workplace. Empowering Teams in Higher Education: Strategies for Success addresses these challenges head-on, offering a practical guide for improving teamwork and creating a collaborative learning environment. By providing insights, strategies, and real-world examples, this book equips students and educators alike with the tools they need to succeed.

Employers increasingly value teamwork and collaboration, and do not have the resources to train recent graduates who need these essential skills. This book fills the gap between higher education and the workforce by providing a roadmap for transforming students' educational experiences. With a focus on practical strategies and real-world applications, this book effectively prepares students to excel in team-based environments. Educators will also benefit from this book, gaining valuable insights into effective team dynamics and how to nurture innovation in their classrooms.

This book is also useful to professionals looking to enhance their collaborative skills. By learning to become the ideal team player, readers can improve their relationships with colleagues and achieve better results. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to succeed in today's teamwork-oriented business world, offering practical guidance and real-world examples that can transform workforce collaboration.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Building Teamwork Skills
  • Collaborative Learning Environment
  • Effective Teamwork
  • Higher Education Applications
  • Professional Development
  • Strategies for Enhancing Collaboration
  • Student Preparedness
  • Team Dynamics
  • Team-Based Environments
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Transforming Educational Experiences
  • Workforce Innovation
  • Workplace Demands
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Editor/Author Biographies
Tashieka S. Burris-Melville is a lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica. She holds a doctoral degree in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University and a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of the West Indies, Mona. With a versatile teaching background, she has delivered courses in academic writing, linguistics, and leadership at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Driven by a passion for learning and a commitment to scholarly inquiry, Dr. Burris-Melville has authored, co-authored, and presented papers on various topics. Her research interests include sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, writing in higher education, teamwork development, collective leadership, collaborative and inclusive leadership, transformational leadership, and online teaching and learning.
Shalieka T. Burris , a seasoned practitioner in higher education, is a lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Boasting nearly a decade of experience shaping minds in academic institutions, her pedagogical journey began with a rigorous teaching diploma from the esteemed Shortwood Teachers' College in Kingston. Further enriching her expertise, Ms. Burris pursued and attained her bachelor's and master's degrees in linguistics at the renowned University of the West Indies, Mona. Currently, she is pursuing doctoral knowledge in Leadership and Organizational Intelligence at Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville. Ms. Burris's scholarly contributions extend beyond the classroom, evidenced by her peer-reviewed publications and research conference presentations on collaborative learning and academic writing themes. Her research pursuits encapsulate adult education, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, followership, leadership, academic literacy, online pedagogy, and applied linguistics.
Kristin S. Bledsoe is a leadership educator currently serving as an Academic Dean for the School of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also an associate professor, teaching in multiple programs from associate to doctorate level, with a strong understanding of online learning, teaching, and engagement. Kristin is committed to enhancing the student experience and overall student success. She recently co-authored and published an article on Mentoring New Online Graduate Teaching Assistants in Taylor & Francis' Online Journal. Kristin's most recent certifications have been as an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach. She recently graduated from the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association's (TICUA) Executive Leadership Institute
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