This week we focus on communicating and solving problems in groups and teams. Leadership work is done within groups of people will a common goal and a shared vision. What is your role in communicating determining common purpose, managing conflict, and making decisions?

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

“Effective team leaders realize they neither know all the answers, nor can they succeed without the other members of the team.” - J. Katzenbach and D. Smith

What is your reaction to these ideas? What are your experiences working in groups?

#UMBC30DayChallenge Guidelines

Every morning a new challenge will be posted on the Leadership Development myUMBC group. You will then have 24 hours to earn up to 4 points before the next challenge is posted. The people with the most points will be invited to a Challenge Completors Lunch on October 31st. Earn points each day by responding to the challenge as a myUMBC comment.

Earn 1 point for
- Your relevant response to the challenge
- Posting a relevant photo with your post
- Posting a relevant video with your post
- Posting a supportive comment on another person’s post
Any disrespectful posts will result in point deductions.