Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Define what is teamwork
- List five (5) characteristics of an effective team
- Discuss the benefits of teamwork
- Describe the stages of the Team Development Cycle
- Increase your team leadership skills
- Become more focused and productive
- Demonstrate fun at work is needed
Course Outline:
What is Team Building and why do it?
- Describe Team Work
- Benefits of Team Work
- Roadblocks of Team Building
- The Five Stages of Team Building
- Module Wrap Up - Class Exercise
What is the Difference between Groups and Teams?
- Group Characteristics
- Team Characteristics
The Team Leader
- Team Leadership Roles
- Recognizing Team Leader Competencies
- Effective Characteristics of a Facilitator
- Attitudes of an Effective Team Builder
- When Does a Facilitator Need to Intervene
Top 10 of Team Building
- Ten Steps and Their Purpose
- Matching Up Top Ten with Five Stages of Team Building
How to Plan To Build Your Team
- Essential Guidelines Before Team Building
- Steps To Take at the Team Building Session
- Scheduling Time
- Important Factors in the Team Building Process
- Specific Techniques for Involving Team Members
- Attributes of a Productive Team
How to Communicate Effectively
- Explain How To Communicate Clearly
- Types of Communications in Team Settings Today
- Review Your Own Communication Skills
- Five Traits of a Good Listener
- Communicating With Color
Building Relationships
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Putting All the Pieces Together
- Study or Department Group Exercise
WORKSHOP STYLE:
A mixture of short presentations, interactive discussion, individual exercises and group work. The emphasis throughout is on a practical approach using case material and examples.
