About the course

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 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.

Who should attend this workshop?

This workshop  is suitable for anyone from newly employed employees to managers, executives and team leaders.

By the end of this workshop, participants will 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