Teams outperform individuals. That is a fact. But how do we create effective and efficient teams in our workplace? What is the advantage of having formal teams? And is “Teamwork” the same as a “Team”?

Program Objectives

After participating this session, attendees will be able to:

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• Define a team and distinguish teams from groups.

• Describe types of teams.

• List ways to overcome management objections to the formation of teams.

• Identify qualities of effective teams, team members, and team leaders.

• Describe the basic role of team-leader and list some factors to consider in assessing an individual’s leadership potential.

• List the stages a team goes through during its development and summarize typical team-member characteristics at each stage.

• Describe how the role of the team leader changes as a team passes through the different stages of team development.

• Identify positive and negative roles that individuals may play in groups.

• Explain how building a team with diverse perspectives contributes to team success.

• Create an environment for employee motivation.

• Identify basic team problems and explain strategies for solving them.

• Track team progress towards a goal.

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