Working in Teams

Description:

The course was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the course keeps you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

Designed for anyone who works in teams, this timely guide addresses such crucial issues as what team membership is, what team rules are, and how to function effectively as a team. It explains how to make meetings work, reach agreement, create a team “family,” and conduct post-project follow-up. Especially of value are the tips on how to establish communication, closeness, and commonality. Also covered are the five roles of an effective team leader, the four functions of team members, and the three Ps of project management, as well as techniques for promoting creativity and participation.

Duration: One day

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Team Nuts & Bolts
Team Direction
Road Maps
Helping Your Team Succeed
Contracting
Team Ground Rules

Part 2: Organizing Your Team
Team Support Roles
Meeting Hats
Team Member Job Description
Delegating Team Functions
Team Charter
Master Plans
Action Plans
Team Public Relations

Part 3: Working Together
Building Your Team
How to Run Team Meetings
Virtual Teaming
Team Communication
Feedback
Consensus Decision-Making
Handling Differences
Win-Win Negotiating

Part 4: Monitoring Progress
Monitoring Team Progress
Project Management