Learn to reap the benefits of workplace teams
Develop a team successfully
Establish team goals
Determine the framework for your team
Recognize the warning signs that a team is losing focus
Define the roles of team leader and members
Evaluate the team process and its effectiveness
What you will learn:
Teams in the Workplace
The value of teams in the workplace
Reaping the benefits of work teams
Defining a successful team
Forming Teams
The 5 phases in the development of a team
Understanding the team life cycles and dynamics
The importance of an effective team leader
The Building Blocks of Team Success
The 4 key elements for successful teams
How to communicate with team members
The 6 rules of communicating within teams
The importance of trust and training in a team situation
Creating the Framework for Successful Teams
Establishing the framework for the team
The 5 necessary elements for the team framework
Defining the team's goals
How to plan a team meeting
Lookout for Pitfalls!
Avoiding organizational pitfalls
How to recognize the warning signs of a pitfall
Clarifying the focus of the team
Warning signs that a team is losing focus
Team Leader Roles & Responsibilities
Understanding the role of team leader
Assessing and mediating the team members
The team leader's role as consultant
Evaluating Effectiveness
How to evaluate your team's effectiveness
The 2 types of feedback, task and process feedback
Developing survey questions based on the team's goals
Reviewing the team process