Teams are an integral part of any business. The key to successful team building is addressing the importance of chemistry between team members. It is not enough to have a group of people work on a project; people have to connect and balance each other’s strengths. By focusing on the group’s chemistry as you build the team, you will increase the chance of avoiding pitfalls and will develop a sense of unity among your coworkers.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
Understanding Teams
What Is the Definition of a Team?
How Do People Feel About Being on Teams?
Why Do Teams Fall Apart?
Examples of Successful Teams
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Team Development Model
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Chemistry in Teams
What Is Chemistry?
Factors that Influence Chemistry
Examples
Roles of Leadership
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Diversity
Advantages
Complexity
Conflicts
Encourage Individuality
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Vision and Goals
Creating Vision
Shared Vision
Smart Goals
Collaboration
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Roles
Establishing Roles
Taking
Making
Avoid Power Struggles
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Leadership Functions
Set the Tone
Conflict Management
Direct, Don't Order
Encourage
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Develop Cohesion
Sense of Exclusivity
Connect Beyond Work
Outside Competition
Focus on Consensus
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Build Relationships
Respect
Empathy
Open Communication
Share Credit
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Direction of Team
Charter
Task Orientation
Monitor Performance
Feedback
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test