About This Course
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. This workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer.Please login.
Learning Objectives
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.
This workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer.
Curriculum
8h
Defining Success
Defining success in teamwork involves achieving collective goals, enhancing collaboration, fostering trust, improving communication, and creating a positive environment. It includes measuring outcomes, employee satisfaction, and overall team performance and cohesion.
Types of Teams
Types of teams include functional teams (same department), cross-functional teams (various departments), self-managed teams (autonomous), virtual teams (remote collaboration), and project teams (temporary for specific goals or projects).
The First Stage of Team Development – Forming
The forming stage of team development involves team members meeting and establishing relationships. During this phase, individuals share information, define roles, and set initial expectations, laying the groundwork for collaboration and trust.
The Second Stage of Team Development – Storming
The storming stage of team development is characterized by conflict and competition as team members assert their ideas and roles. This phase often involves disagreements, power struggles, and challenges that must be resolved for effective collaboration.
The Third Stage of Team Development – Norming
The norming stage of team development involves team members resolving conflicts, establishing norms, and fostering collaboration. During this phase, relationships strengthen, communication improves, and the team develops a cohesive identity, enhancing overall effectiveness.
The Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing
The norming stage of team development involves team members resolving conflicts, establishing norms, and fostering collaboration. During this phase, relationships strengthen, communication improves, and the team develops a cohesive identity, enhancing overall effectiveness.
Team Building Activities
Team building activities are structured exercises designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and trust among team members. These activities can include problem-solving tasks, outdoor challenges, workshops, social gatherings, and trust-building exercises, all aimed at fostering a positive team dynamic.
Making the Most of Team Meetings
Making the most of team meetings involves setting clear agendas, establishing goals, encouraging participation, staying on topic, respecting time limits, and following up with action items. This approach enhances productivity and fosters effective communication.
Solving Problems as a Team
Solving problems as a team involves collaborative brainstorming, encouraging diverse perspectives, analyzing data collectively, and utilizing structured approaches like SWOT analysis or the 5 Whys. This fosters creativity, strengthens relationships, and promotes effective solutions.
Encouraging Teamwork
Encouraging teamwork involves fostering a collaborative culture, promoting open communication, recognizing individual contributions, providing team-building opportunities, and setting shared goals. These strategies enhance trust, improve morale, and drive overall team performance.
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