http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:20 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:20 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89940 This is an on-line survey that can be taken to determine your preferred Learning Style. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82320 A collection of tools and techniques for solving complex problems. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83077 This site was developed to demonstrate how to effectively incorporate teamwork into your courses, avoid common pitfalls and turn it into a valuable learning experience for your students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82964 A website learning object that discusses teams, virtual teams, team roles, productive teams, resolving conflicts, first meeting, student success stories (with audio), and reflection activities. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77888 This web site is a tutorial designed for engineering students, but the management skills are applicable to other disciplines. Topics included here are: Teams and Groups, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Quality in the Team, Writing Skills, Delegation, Managing People, Oral Communication, Project Planning, and Becoming a Great Manager. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=419848 This website has numerous business tutorials to help understand and or build a business. Current Tutorials Include: Planning is Modular- Mix and Match Business Planning Tips- Form Follows Function Planning is Management Strategy is the Heart of the Plan Business Plan Flesh and Bones Sales Forecast, Part 1: Structure Sales Forecast, Part 2: Logic Sales Forecast, Part 3: Back to the Spreadsheet Dress and Grow Your Business Plan The Formal Business Plan Document, Part 1 The Formal Business Plan Document, Part 2 The Formal Business Plan Document, Part 3 Content is subject to change. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87726 This site is a very well organized resource for material on group dynamics. It is organized around numerous topics that relate to group dynamics and teams. Contains modules complete with associated readings and assignments. While the material is not visually appealing, the groupings of readings, assignments and activities is very useful. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82322 Collection of tools and techniques for improving project planning and management. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89363 This is a resource for businesses,organizations and educators interested in harnessing the power of teams to achieve business objectives. Information is available regarding Team Concepts, Team Building and Coaching. There are many terms that can be "clicked on" for further elaboration. Perhaps the best feature is that one can download the entire "book" which also includes team building exercises. Additionally, detailed directions for facilitating High Performance Team building sessions are also provided. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=274536 This micro-module is useful with anyone at any age. It includes a quiz, worksheet and guide (online and pdf download), as well as downloadable files of a Teleclass conducted. It is particularly useful with individuals who:1. Keep changing their goals or are easily distracted.2. May know their values but dont know how to orient around their values.3. Aren't sure what their real priorities are in life.4. Have goals but those goals arent being accomplished.5. Need some help with defining who they are.