Teamwork and Team Building

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Course Description

Teamwork is an integral part of daily life, whether at home, in the community, or in the workplace. A strong, cohesive team is essential to the success of any organization, driving productivity and achieving greater outcomes.

The Teamwork and Team Building workshop provides insights into the dynamics of effective teams and the qualities of a successful team member. Participants will explore key concepts, strategies, and practices to enhance team performance and become valuable contributors to any team.

8+

Hours

51

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning 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

Course Outline

Module One: Defining Success

  • What is a Team?
  • An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen's Four-Phase Model

Module Two: Types of Teams

  • The Traditional Team
  • Self-Directed Teams
  • E-Teams

Module Three: The First Stage of Team Development - Forming

  • Hallmarks of This Stage
  • What To Do As A Leader
  • What To Do As A Follower

Module Four: The Second Stage of Team Development - Storming

  • The Hallmarks of This Stage
  • What To Do As A Leader
  • What To Do As A Follower

Module five: The Third Stage of Team Development - Norming

  • The Hallmarks of This Stage
  • What To Do As A Leader
  • What To Do As A Follower

Module Six: The Fourth Stage of Team Development - Performing

  • Hallmarks of this Stage
  • What To Do As A Leader
  • What To Do As A Follower

Module Seven: Team Building Activities

  • The Benefits and Disadvantages
  • Team-Building Activities That Won't Make People Cringe
  • Choosing a Location for Team building

Module Eight: Making the Most of Team Meetings

  • Setting the Time and the Place
  • Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
  • Using Celebrations of All Sizes

Module Nine: Solving Problems as a Team

  • The Six Thinking Hats
  • Encouraging Brainstorming
  • Building Consensus

Module Ten: Encouraging Teamwork

  • Some Things to Do
  • Some Things to Avoid
  • Some Things to Consider

Assessment