A.  Write a paper (suggested length of 3–5 pages) in which you analyze the factors that influence professional team dynamics and group development by doing the following:
1.  Discuss at least three factors to consider when creating professional teams or work groups.
2.  Discuss three practices that help build trust among team members.
3.  Explain how team structure can impact team effectiveness.
4.  Discuss at least two strategies for clarifying the purpose of a team.
5.  Discuss how individuals in a team can use power or influence to achieve team objectives.
6.  Discuss how the strengths of individual team members can be capitalized on to achieve team objectives.
7.  Discuss three ways in which technology affects communication in virtual teams.
B.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.