Teamwork

Course Description

This course covers the general aspects of working within a team, based on an understanding of their current perspective in relation to where they want to be and how they intend to get there. Delegates work through a self-assessment process and are led to understand the importance of teamwork to their personal development.

The course takes a practical approach to ensure that the delegates are able to translate their classroom learning into quantifiable results in the office. It looks at the stages of the development of teams and explains the theory of creating and maintaining an effective team relationship. Frequent practical exercises complement the theory and ensure high levels of engagement and interaction among delegates.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to

• understand the fundamentals of team work

• identify common goals based on an understanding of company goals

• have a clear understanding of their own working style and that of other team members

• understand the importance of choosing the correct communication

• style when communicating within or outside their teams

• formulate focused objectives within the framework of their team goals

• work towards team objectives with an understanding of their relative importance

Target Audience

This classroom-based course is designed for operational staff who need a good understanding of the fundamentals of working in teams. The course can be adapted to different ability, skill, knowledge and experience levels, but is not suited to those with extensive experience such as senior managers.

Duration

1 or 2 days for a maximum of 12 participants.