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The Teamwork And Team Building workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. Participants will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors contribute to being a successful team member.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the concept of a team, and its factors for success
• Understand the characteristics of the four phase Tuckman team development model
• List the three types of teams
• Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases
• 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
• Explain one consensus-building approach to solving team problems
• List actions to do and avoid when encouraging teamwork

Course Outline:



Teamwork and Team Building

Module One: Defining Success

• What is a Team?

• Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model

Module Two: Types of Teams

• The Traditional Team

• Self-Directed Teams

• E-Teams

Module Three: The First Stage of Team Development - Forming

• Hallmarks of This Stage

• What To Do As a Leader

• What To Do As a Team Member

Module Four: The Second Stage of Team Development - Storming

• The Hallmarks of This Stage

• What To Do As a Leader

• What To Do As a Team Member

Module Five: The Third Stage of Team Development - Norming

• The Hallmarks of This Stage

• What To Do As a Leader

• What To Do As a Team Member

Module Six: The Fourth Stage of Team Development - Performing

• Hallmarks of this Stage

• What To Do As a Leader

• What To Do As a Team Member

Module Seven: Team Building Activities

• Advantages and Disadvantages

• Team-Approved Activities

• Choosing a Location

Module Eight: Making the Most of Team Meetings

• Setting the Time and the Place

• The 50-Minute Meeting

• Celebrations of All Sizes

Module Nine: Solving Problems as a Team

• The Six Thinking Hats

• Brainstorming

• Building Consensus

Module Ten: Encouraging Teamwork

• Things to Do

• Things to Avoid

• Things to Consider

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up