Self Directed Learning Teams

Characteristics of Effective Self-directed Learning Teams
Self-directed work teams are defined as "groups of employees who are responsible for a complete, self-contained package of responsibilities that relate to a final product or ongoing process. Team members' posses a variety of technical skills that will develop new skills to increase their versatility, flexibility and value to the work team." (Attaran, 1999, p. 24)
In order to develop into an effective self managed work team, the following skills must be mastered: participation, listening, communication, leadership, self-assessment an…