Teamwork And Team Building

Course Description

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 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.

Deliverables:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

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