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Executive Summary

This report studies the importance of as ---------------------- Confidential-----------------

------a winning team. It places emphasizes on good as ---------------------- Confidential---------

--------------and positive environment for achieving extraordinary results.




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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4

2. Requirements of an Event Management Team ...................................................................... 4

3. Team Roles ............................................................................................................................ 5

3.1 Shaper ............................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Resource Navigator .......................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Monitor Evaluator ............................................................................................................ 5

3.4 Specialist .......................................................................................................................... 6

3.5 Implementer, Team Worker ............................................................................................. 6

3.6 Co-ordinator ..................................................................................................................... 6

3.7 Completer, Plant ............................................................................................................... 6

3.8 Politics in a Team ............................................................................................................. 7

4. Team Spirit & Working Relationship .................................................................................... 8

5. Independent Working – Applying Spaghetti ......................................................................... 8

6. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 9

7. Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 9




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1. Introduction

This report examines the key elements required to make a successful event

management team. The report carefully studies three ---------------------- Confidential-----------

------------and chalks out ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------team. It also

throws light on developing good team spirit and positive working relationship.

2. Requirements of an Event Management Team

Event Management can be defined as ---------------------- Confidential--------------------

---creation and development of concerts, conferences, events and festivals. Teams in an Event

management would ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------the need of the client,

zeroing on the target audience, formulating the event concept, ----------------------

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aspects (Harris,2010). In recent times, a well-managed event can leave a memorable impact

on the audience. A company can hold an event for business building, raising money or

entertainment.

The team will be involved ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and

decision making. A good communication strategy, marketing ----------------------

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-a ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. The team will be responsible for

technical details, ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of logistics materials. A

multi-tasking team will be responsible ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------,

event format, finances, script, negotiations and competent client service.

After identifying the key elements requirement of a successful event management

team, company employees of FLE can be given roles as per their skills and talents.




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3. Team Roles

When individuals ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------in a team, they

can produce ---------------------- Confidential----------------------- results. There -------------------

--- Confidential-----------------------be some degree of difficulty in ----------------------

Confidential-----------------------of task complexity (Herold, 1979).Therefore, a winning team

should make use of effective dynamics and conflict resolution strategies.

Team dynamics assign different roles to each member which they may use while

working on a ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

3.1 Shaper

The role of a Coach which is equivalent to that of Shaper (Belbin’s role) is crucial for

team’s success. This member of the team ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

the motivating team and takes care of each of the team members----------------------

Confidential----------------------- our company can be assigned this role. She will not only

guide the team but also develop towards positive working relationships.

3.2 Resource Navigator

The role of an Explorer which is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of

a Resource navigator (Belbin’s roles) is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of

---------------------- Confidential-----------------------team. This member ----------------------

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Mr.Moosa of FLE can be given this role. The role needs him to look over the boundaries of a

given situation. This member should have the ability to advertise ideas inside as well as

outside the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

3.3 Monitor Evaluator

Sculptor or Monitor Evaluator (Belbin’s roles) of a team is a critical component of the

team. This member believes in doing the things in an ethical and completely right way.




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Mr.Suleman can be given this function. He will be ---------------------- Confidential-------------

----------and motivate others to become ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------.

He will use knowledge and experience to gain in years to help him with the problems. He

knows exactly what needs to be done and by what ---------------------- Confidential--------------

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3.4 Specialist

Crusader can be compared with Specialist (Belbin’s roles) in a dynamic team. A

Specialist will give priority to ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. She

remains focussed on the subjects of vital importance. ---------------------- Confidential----------

-------------easily slip into this role also. She needs to value principles and ethics at all levels

of decision-making. She will care for other team members and will extend her support to

anyone in need.

3.5 Implementer, Team Worker

Team Worker, Implementer (Belbin’s roles) can be compared with the conductor of a

successful team. This member ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. Ms.Fatima

of the company can be assigned this role. She will be responsible for designing plan and

putting together her members work. She will function in a ---------------------- Confidential----

-------------------so that each of the team member would know where they are going.

3.6 Co-ordinator

The role of a curator can be assigned to a Coordinator (Belbin’s roles) of the team. A

good understanding ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------can be brought about

by this member. ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------this role also. He will be

required to bring in extra information and examples which will help team members

understand.

3.7 Completer, Plant




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Team dynamics also has a Scientist or Completer, Plant (Belbin’s roles) who brings

clarifications to the project---------------------- Confidential-----------------------can do these

roles effectively. He will need to analytically open up the information to get a complete

understanding of the topics. All the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------are

important in making a winning team.

3.8 Politics in a Team

Politics and internal ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------unavoidable. A

team comprises people of different bend coming together and working for a common goal.

Good knowledge about sensitive politics ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

issue. In the team mentioned above, team members can play politics as per their personalities

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Ms.Fathima is expected to show ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

wherein she tries to stay close upper management people, work on the basis of own thoughts,

no morals or ethics. She can do the team player role, where she contributes her efforts for the

project. Ms.Aliya can help her working with ethics and morality. Fatima’s work will need

constant & regular monitoring from the shaper.

Mr.Mossa will exhibit traits ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

Baddeley, Kim ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------). A cunning & clever

personality who’s only interest is self-progress by any means. He’ll be seen in the company

of powerful people, ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------approved. His

contribution to the team would be to gather all the information related to the project from

outside or inside the team. Until the time a ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

is arrived upon, he can keep searching for the information from the reliable sources. He will

also need monitoring from ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------for ethics and

behaviour.

Ms.Aliya will show typical characteristics of ---------------------- Confidential-----------

------------, Kim James, 1987). She will help other team members and adhere firmly to

business ethics and morals. She can be relied upon for majority of the responsibilities.




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Mr.Suleman is the “---------------------- Confidential-----------------------team (Sim

Baddeley, Kim James, 1987). He knows how to get work done. He’ll lead from the front

keeping other team member’s views. He’ll ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

with the goal, mission and ethics.

4. Team Spirit & Working Relationship

To make better ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and to develop

healthy team ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------strategies ----------------------

Confidential-----------------------be employed. Team members should display utmost

commitment towards the project. Members can ---------------------- Confidential-----------------

------the success of the team by using their skills and talents (Bragg, 1999).

Co-operation among teammates and understanding each other’s strong & weak points

will make a lot of difference---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of a winning

team. Positive communication, enthusiasm towards ---------------------- Confidential------------

-----------deadlines will make working relationships positive. On the contrary, a poor

performing team will have poor communication, inadequate ---------------------- Confidential--

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Accommodating others views and making some compromises will go a long way in

team building. Avoidance can be taken as ignoring of a conflict while anticipating it can

make conflict go away (Richard Gemme, 1985). Conflict among team members can lead to

dissatisfaction, ill feelings and less cooperation (Amason, 1996).

5. Independent Working – Applying Spaghetti

The concept of “---------------------- Confidential-----------------------” can be followed

in a little-modified form to ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------work

individually. The designers of this ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------infuse

the company with elements of market control ---------------------- Confidential-------------------

----This was considered as hard to reproduce source of knowledge related competitive

advantage (e.g., Gould 1994).




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As Event management is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------, the most

important factor of making teams is coming together ---------------------- Confidential-----------

------------people. Applying Spaghetti, any ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

has an idea which can be developed into a profitable future product can select his own team.

There should be no interference from the top management (Kolind 1994). Some extensive

decision-making power will lie ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. Teams

can start the project from any node of operations. Thus creating a “free market at work”

(Labara 1996). It advocates Anthropocentric Approach or work would be designed fitting the

capabilities and needs of the individual person (ibid, 1997). The salary structure was

decentralized to project appointed leaders. These leaders had the powers of independent

entrepreneurs and functioned that way (---------------------- Confidential-----------------------).

To motivate the staff members, an employee stock benefits program can also be initiated

(Kolind, 1994).

6. Conclusion

The report suggests that a positive team spirit and working environment can make a

team successful. Although ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------this. By giving

team powers some decision-making powers, management can expect marvelous results.

7. Recommendations

Winning Team of ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------should be given

roles as per their personality ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------willingness. A

healthy team spirit and serene working environment can give marvelous results.

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Executive Summary

This report studies ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------in motivating

his colleagues and helps them to attain the goal. This report ---------------------- Confidential--

---------------------on good communication skills.




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Introduction

This report is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------in a team can produce

extraordinary results. Benefits of flow of positive communication are described in the report.

Communicating motivational talks give a lot ---------------------- Confidential--------------------

---members and also help them to gain independent working knowledge. All these aspects of

team leadership are explained in this report.

Main

“Leadership is the art of ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------you want done

because he wants to do it.”

Dwight D Eisenhower, 1987

Theories of Leadership

Early leadership theories dealt with leaders and followers (Thomas Carlyle, 1975).

While subsequent ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------as group phenomenon as

it deals with people or group. Following basic assumptions are associated with concept of

leadership (Thomas Carlyle, 1975)

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Leadership is based on values

Everyone has ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------a leader

Leadership is a team phenomenon

Many leadership theories have developed in recent times, all of these can be broadly

grouped as following on the basis three eras in accordance with their origin.

The Trait era ( ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------)

The Behaviour era ( ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------)

The Contingency era ( ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------)

The Trait Era




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This leadership theory says that leaders are born and can never be made. It was

believed that traits of leadership ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and

cannot be developed. (Argyris, 1976).These traits were ---------------------- Confidential--------

---------------, honesty, self-confidence and intelligence.

Great Man Theory

This theory considered ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------& heroic.

The term great man’s origin can be traced back to military leadership. As during that time

leadership was considered as a male trait(Argyris,1976).

The Behaviour Era

During this period, the researchers started to look beyond the personality of a leader.

Instead, they shifted their ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. This approach

is of the view that anyone who adopts an apt ---------------------- Confidential--------------------

---a good leader (Argyris, 1976). This behaviour says that behaviour can be easily learnt and

modifies.

The Contingency Era

The theories ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------trait and behavioural

era attempted to use one leadership style ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

upon various variables like the pattern of leadership ---------------------- Confidential------------

-----------variables are given importance in this approach.




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Situational Theory

This theory suggests that the leader will choose his actions suiting the given situation

best. It states that the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------or a circumstance

decides the involvement of the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

Podsakoff,1994).

Behavioural Theory

This theory believes that leaders are not born, but they are made. This approach

emphasises on the course of action taken by the leaders and not his mental make-up or

inherent qualities. Anyone can become a leader by learning and observation (House and

Podsakoff, 1994).

Participative Theory

This approach believes that a great leader will always take onto account others views.

The theory encourages ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------the group members

in all the aspect of decision –making. But leaders will always have the last say.

Management Theory

This approach is also known as ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

theory. It believes that contributions ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and

group performance are critical to any leadership. According to this theory when a team

member performs well, he gets appreciation, but when he ---------------------- Confidential-----

------------------ (House and Podsakoff,1994).

Relationship Theory




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This theory is also known as a transformational theory. It emphasizes on the

relationship between the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. These leaders

motivate their group member’s ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------turn

enhances leader’s productivity. The theory says that these leaders will always adhere to

morals and ethics (---------------------- Confidential-----------------------).

Styles of Leadership

In today’s world theories of leadership have seen drastic changes and so have the

styles. There is no ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------which can handle a

situation; rather there are few leadership ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

as per the situation. Four basic types of leadership styles are identified. These are as follows

Autocratic style of leadership

Bureaucratic style of leadership

Democratic style of leadership

Laissez-faire style of leadership

Autocratic Leadership Style

This is also considered as the classical approach. In this approach, the manager has all

the decision-making ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------Team members are

never consulted for their opinions and ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------.

They are only expected to follow leader’s orders. As this approach believes in giving

punishments to get work done, it is not widely followed.

Bureaucratic Leadership Style

In this approach, the leader strictly adheres to all the rules and regulations. All the

actions done are according to the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------).Here




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leader is more often considered ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------a leader. If

the action so planned is not mention in the book, the leader approaches his/her next level.

Democratic Leadership Style

This approach is also known as participative style as it follows the democratic policies

while decision ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------).Here the leader keeps all

his team members ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and plans. The leader

shares decision-making process with the teammates and also involve them in problem-

solving.

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style

This approach is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------In this style, the

manager hardly interferes with the functioning of team members and gives them all the

freedom. All the decision----------------------- Confidential-----------------------like goal

determination and problem-solving powers lie with the team members

Communication

Team Communication

Team communications ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------improved

efficiency towards achieving a ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------. It is one of

the most basic requirements of human existence. Skilful ---------------------- Confidential-------

----------------like that of mediators (McCarthy, 2007).

Communications in business, the organisation has all the more importance as it directs

the guidelines to the team ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------among

themselves and finally produces results. This way feedback is obtained quicker, different

ideas and point of ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------effectively. Good group

decisions often emanate from conflicts (Amason, 1996). Good communication skills are




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equally important for a leader and his teammates. An effective team member would

communicate often (Hughes, 2003).

It establishes the healthy working environment and help team members understand

each other. Also, this way ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------faster pace (Lee,

M.2008). Listening is also one of ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of

powerful communication. This will help in conflict resolution, reduce errors and will avoid

confusion.

One of the positive ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------communication

is that feedback is arrived upon fast. This way a plan or idea can be expanded or changed.

The magic formula of a winning team is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

communicate and solve issues effectively. Winning team solve the problem while building

the relationship (Swales, 2007).

Responsibilities of Leader

Leaders are ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------and inspiration for any

team. A leader guides his teammates to ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

reach the pinnacle of success. Leaders get connected to bring clarifications of intentions and

perceptions ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

As a sage

He has the responsibility to expand knowledge about a range of subjects. To ensure

order and discipline when ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------sage manager

will always encourage positive thinking and ---------------------- Confidential---------------------

-- (Burman and Evans, 2008)

As a visionary

He sees the impossible ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------conflicts

(Amason 1996).

As a Globalist




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As a globalist, the leader will become a global traveller in spirit, mind and body. He

will try to bridge cultural ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------of understanding

and appreciating other cultures. A leader always remains ---------------------- Confidential------

-----------------and proposals coming from people ---------------------- Confidential---------------

--------origin and languages.

As a Mentor

A leader’s ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------his colleagues. He will

help in career counselling and promotions by constantly working on various learning

opportunities (Burman and Evans,2008). He ---------------------- Confidential---------------------

--e plays an instrumental role in ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

environment in which people can work independently.

As a Guide

As a guide, the leader will keep people working in a constant direction. He will also

ensure that the work is going on smoothly without any hiccups. He will attain goals by

adhering to the rules, morals and values (Burman and Evans, 2008)

Motivation in Team Members

A successful project ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------These team

members have different personalities and thought process. To motivate these members and

make them work together in harmony is ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

successful leader does. The level of motivation can be found out by the ease of

communication among team members (Jewell and Reitz, 1981).

Leader clearly defines the ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------, guide

them through the process of effective communication. Most of the teams fail to perform due

to bruised feelings (Anderson, 1999). He will ---------------------- Confidential-------------------

----thinking in colleagues who will boost their ---------------------- Confidential-------------------

----. The leader motivates and inspires teammates by leading from ----------------------




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Confidential----------------------- (Ogbonnia 2007), The leader ----------------------

Confidential-----------------------and giving incentives. Team members also like to perform for

a democratic leader than an autocratic leader.

The challenge for the leader is to ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

the right motivators for his team members. It ---------------------- Confidential--------------------

---members. The leader should be a part of members ---------------------- Confidential-----------

------------in the project. The leader carefully chooses his team members (Ware, 1977).

Conclusion

The leader plays a significant role ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------

of aims, mission and objectives of an organisation. ---------------------- Confidential-------------

----------towards employee motivation and guidance. Leadership ----------------------

Confidential-----------------------are not inherent; these can be developed over a period of time

through careful study.

Recommendations

A leader should always adhere to ---------------------- Confidential-----------------------.

He is a role model for all of his team members so he should lead by front and throw a good

example.




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