Teamwork – Building Effective Teams
Who Would Benefit from this course
This course is designed for managers and leaders, who desire to understand and build effective teams, in a variety of settings and for various functions. The manager will understand the types of teams, the forming process of a team, and discover excellent methods for improving team effectiveness.
Course Objectives
- Describe the concept of a team, and its factors for success
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model and define their characteristics
- List the three types of teams
- Describe actions to take as a leader – and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing)
- Discuss the uses, benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings
- Detail problem-solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems
- List actions to do -- and those to avoid -- when encouraging teamwork
Benefit for You
You will understand what types of team there are, how they operate, and learn excellent principles and methods for making team work effective and powerful. Learn how to lead teams well, and gain maximum productivity out of your working teams.
Benefit for Your Company
Your manager will understand what teams are possible, and how to make them the most effective and productive they can be. They will learn how to lead a team effectively, and methods to use in guiding and directing the team for greatest harmony and efficiency. This produces more productive teams, giving better Return On Investment.
Course Duration
2 day Level 1 course.
Programme Content
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