Teamwork and Team Building
Description
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. This workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer.
learning Outcomes
- Describe the concept of a team and its factors for success
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model and define their characteristics
- List the three types of teams
- Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing)
- Discuss the uses, benefits, and disadvantages of various team-building activities
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use and in what settings
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings
- Detail problem-solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems
- List actions to do, and those to avoid, when encouraging teamwork