Objectives: . Consider the role of communication in leadership. . Examine the relationship between communication and motivation. . Develop methods for communicating with diverse audiences. . Analyze the relationship between. . Consider the importance and value of diversity within organizations. . Explore methods for leading organizational change. . Understand the importance of diversity in the professions. . Consider the benefits and challenges of cross-cultural teams. . Assess strengths and weaknesses of professional skills. . Use technology tools to practice methods of organizational change. . Consider the importance of technology in organizational operations. Topics for Discussion: . Describe a team that you have been part of that was effective. What were the characteristics of this team. Describe a team that you have been part of that was ineffective. What were the characteristics of this team. . When teams are formed, and given clear responsibility, what is the role of the executive sponsor of the team? . What exactly is groupthink and why is groupthink such a bad thing? . Link the concepts of the module to a current event. . How does our class exhibit the concept of effective, and ineffective, teams? . Open discussion on the topic - looking at the module concepts from an unorthodox view