Abstract
Many companies have implemented the team approach as a way to empower their employees in an effort to enhance productivity, quality and overall profitability. While application of the concept to higher education administration has been limited, colleges and universities could benefit from the team approach if implemented appropriately and conscientiously. The authors discuss some of the issues and concerns that are relevant to implementing the team approach in an academic environment. Suggestions for implementing teams in higher education are provided, including the difference between the team approach and traditional administration, the importance of a preliminary needs assessment, the development of an implementation plan, the critical role of leadership, dealing with issues of assessment and accountability, and the concept of team efficacy.
Disciplines
Education | Higher Education Administration
Recommended Repository Citation
Lara, Tracy M. and Hughey, Aaron W.. (2008). Implementing the Team Approach in Higher Education: Important Questions and Advice for Administrators. Industry & Higher Education, 22 (4), 245-251.
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Comments
Originally published in Industry & Higher Education, Vol. 22, No. 4 (August 2008): 245–251. Copyright c2008 IP Publishing Ltd. Reproduced with permission. www.ippublishing.com