Team Working

Introduction: 

Teamwork stands as a cornerstone of success in virtually every endeavor, from sports and academia to business and community initiatives. At its essence, teamwork embodies collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving common goals. By pooling diverse talents, perspectives, and resources, teams harness collective strengths to tackle challenges that individuals alone may find insurmountable.

Effective teamwork transcends mere cooperation; it fosters synergy, where the combined efforts of each member yield outcomes greater than the sum of individual contributions. This collaborative spirit not only enhances productivity but also cultivates a supportive environment where innovation thrives and personal growth flourishes. Moreover, teamwork nurtures camaraderie and trust among team members, essential elements for building resilient relationships and sustaining long-term success.

This introduction sets the stage for exploring the dynamics and benefits of teamwork, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering creativity, problem-solving prowess, and organizational excellence. By embracing the principles of teamwork, individuals and groups can harness collective potential, overcome obstacles with agility, and achieve shared aspirations with enduring impact.

Course Objectives:      

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the skills Needed for Successful Teamwork
• Explain Effective & Effective Behaviours in a Team
• Demonstrate the Types of Teams
• Identify Belbin Team Roles – The different types of team members
• Explain Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Model
• List Team Interpersonal skills – Personality Types of Team Members
• Use Conflict Mode Instrument – C.A.L.M Model
• Identify team development stages and how to get the best out of each stage
• Utilize communication tools to reach team engagement
• Recognize the impact of silo culture
• Use various tools to turn it into a collaborative environment

Course Content:

Being an Effective Team Leader

• Skills Needed for Successful Teamwork
• Groups Vs. Teams
• Teamwork skills assessment
• Definition of teams and effective teams
• Effective & Effective Behaviours in a Team
• Effective team’s values

Types of Teams

• Teams by locations
• Teams by timeframes
• Teams by structure
• Teams by purpose
• Self-managed teams
• Functional team
• Cross functional team
• Project teams /Task force teams
• Virtual teams

Team Development Stages

• Forming
• Storming
• Norming
• Performing
• Adjourning

Belbin Team Roles – The different types of team members

• Chairman / Co-ordinator
• Shaper
• Plant
• Monitor / Evaluator
• Resource Investigator
• Completer / Finisher
• Team Worker
• Implementer
• Specialist
• Description of Belbin’s Team Roles

Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Model

• Competing
• Collaborating
• Compromising
• Avoiding
• Accommodating

Team Interpersonal skills – Personality Types of Team Members

• Analytical
• Driving
• Amiable
• Expressive

Conflict Management

• Conflict Mode Instrument – C.A.L.M Model
• Clarify the issue
• Address the problem
• Listen to the other side
• Manage/ move to a resolution
• Ways of preventing conflicts, recognizing different stages of conflict escalation and signs of conflict and suggestion
• Managing Stressful Situations In a Team

Thinking for Results

• The Importance of Work Relationships
• Creating a Working Agreement Contributing to a Collaborative Culture
• Achieve Cooperation results

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for executives, managers, professionals, salespeople, entrepreneurs, customer service representatives

Training Methodology

The workshop is highly interactive and includes

• Group discussions
• Individual exercises and team activities
• Personal Assessments
• Games
• Role playing
• Case study
• Exercise & Experience sharing
• Video clips covering above topics

Competencies Covered

• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Building trust
• Achieving results
• Extraversion
• Openness