Teamwork and Team Building

For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a strong team will benefit any organization and will lead to more successes than not.

The Teamwork and Team Building course will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. Your participants will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the concepts 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
• Employ strategies for setting and leading team meetings
• Explain problem solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model- and one consensus building approach to solving team problems
• Differentiate between actions to do- and those to avoid- when encouraging teamwork

How You Will Benefit:

• Increased employee engagement and morale
• Improved company culture
• Enhanced problem-solving abilities
• Improved collaboration and communication
• Greater efficiency and effectiveness

Who Should Attend:

Any individual who is a member or leader of a team

Prerequisites: None

Course Format: Live instructor led (synchronous)

Course Duration: 8 hours