Teamwork Foundations

Learn the qualities of effective teams and the role you, as a team member, play in creating a healthy, productive team.

Introduction

• Teamwork is the core
• Get the most from this course

1. The Importance and Benefit of Teamwork

• Understand the value each person brings to the team

2. What Makes a Good Team?

• Develop a shared vision of team success
• Divide up the work on the team
• Understand the five stages of a team task
• Create the right environment for your team
• Speak up for your team to succeed

3. Difficulties That Teams Always Face

• Find the right size for your team
• Learn seven causes of team conflict
• Avoid risky shift and groupthink
• Avoid these team behaviors
• Appreciate the different strengths of your team

4. Characteristics of Really Great Teams

• Use the Johari Window to understand yourself
• Get feedback to be a better team member
• Learn three ways to be nice on a team
• Forgive members of your team

5. What Makes a Great Team Player?

• Reliably deliver results on your team
• Deliver more than your share on your team
• Maintain a positive attitude to be a team player
• Encourage quiet team members
• Find the right amount of talking
• Be flexible about your role on a team
• Go the extra mile on your team

6. You Can Change How You Interact

• Use your strengths
• Explore your job, your comfort zone, and your potential
• Three ways to approach your weaknesses

Conclusion

• Ten ways to start improving