Leading Teams and Groups Course

Module 1: Team Elements and Needs for Effectiveness

• Compare the definitions of teams and groups.
• Describe the basic elements of teams and their needs for effectiveness.
• Discuss strategies for overcoming challenges within teams.

Module 2: Elements of an Effective Team

• Identify factors influencing the effectiveness of teams.
• Create a mission and vision for teams aligned with organizational goals.
• Examine key characteristics of successful teams.

Module 3: Developing Teams and Avoiding Dysfunctions

• Describe the stages of team development.
• Identify approaches to effective team building.
• Analyze common dysfunctions in teams and methods to address them.

Module 4: Approaches to Effective Team Leadership

• Connect leadership functions with team development stages.
• Apply the Kouzes-Posner leadership model to enhance team performance.
• Understand the leader’s role in fostering collaboration and trust.

Module 5: Strategies for Effective Listening in Teams

• Describe behaviors that enhance active listening within teams.
• Identify various forms of listening and their application.
• Discuss response alternatives and their role in team communication.

Module 6: Employ Strategies for Providing Useful Feedback

• Discuss the importance of feedback in team development.
• Learn strategies for providing constructive feedback to improve team performance.
• Interpret feedback using the Insight Inventory to enhance team dynamics.

Module 7: Implementing Strategies for Managing Conflict and Disagreements

• Explore strategies for resolving conflicts within teams.
• Understand different conflict management styles and when to apply them.
• Develop skills for fostering a positive conflict resolution culture.