Objective:

This program improves the ability of individuals who work as a team to work together and collaborate effectively – with one another and with others.  During the training, they gain awareness and skills needed for effective teamwork and collaboration, and they work together to: 

• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of their teamwork and collaboration; 

• Perform “real” work while using new skills and behaviors in a “safe” environment; and 

• Develop an Action Plan to build on strengths, minimize or eliminate weaknesses, and maintain continuous improvement.

Topics:

• Assessing current level of teamwork and collaboration.

• Understanding and/or developing prerequisites for effective teams: Team Charter, Operating Agreement, Vision Statement.

• Characteristics of effective teams and team members.

• Roles and leadership.

• The team development sequence.

• Developing the Operating Agreement.

• Applying new skills and behaviors while completing real work (e.g., documenting selected processes and related procedures, strategic planning, budgeting, sales forecasting, etc.).

Duration:

Typically a 5-10 day Program depending on the number of participants and the nature and scope of the “real work activity."