Working in Teams

Description

This workshop is an overview of the benefits of working in teams, the stages of team development, the use of team roles, team decision making and problem-solving. Identifying obstacles to team productivity, and how to overcome these potential roadblocks will also be covered.

Outcome Summary

Participant will be able to:

• Identity benefits and pitfalls of working in teams (NACFAM CT1-5, 9-14)
• Establish ground rules for teams
• Define team roles - coach, leader, facilitator, recorder, member
• Set team goals
• List stages of team development - forming, norming, storming, producing, ending
• Explain team decision making methods
• Use team problem solving tools and techniques

Recommendation

Managing Conflict is recommended as a follow-up course.

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved in a formal or informal team setting. Team leaders and team members will benefit from learning effective team functions.

Length

6 hours

Learning Environment

Classroom activities

Maximum/Minimum Enrollment

16/8

Catalog Number

ORGD 115