Building Teamwork and Commitment in the Workplace
Class Length: 1 – 2 Day(s)
Prerequisites: None
Successful teams know how to effectively take individual talents and put them together to accomplish common goals. Building Teamwork & Commitment will help identify team purpose, maximize strengths and create a more productive team environment.
The Problem
- Lack of a common goal
- No team commitment
- Lack of respect
- Ineffective team communication
Our Solution
- Identify the phases every team goes through and how to manage the process to become productive
- Define the importance of communicating goals and vision
- Identify and build on individual strengths
- Create ground rules that everyone can live with
- Utilize techniques to lead the team and keep motivated and focused
- Help your team accept differences and value one another
Building and Leading Successful Teams Workshop Outline
Characteristics Of Successful Teams
This section will explore the key attributes that define high-performing teams, including:
- Clear, shared goals and vision
- Strong communication and trust
- Diverse skills and perspectives
- Mutual accountability
- Adaptability and resilience
- Collaborative problem-solving Participants will learn to identify these characteristics and understand their importance in team success.
Team Stages: Forming, storming, norming, performing
Here, we’ll discuss Bruce Tuckman’s model of group development:
- Forming: The initial stage where team members are getting to know each other.
- Storming: The phase where conflicts and challenges emerge as team members assert their individuality.
- Norming: The period when the team begins to work more effectively as they establish processes and build relationships.
- Performing: The final stage where the team is functioning at a high level with a focus on achieving goals. Participants will learn to recognize these stages and understand how to navigate them effectively.
Building The Team
This section will cover the foundational elements of creating a strong team:
- Team purpose and goals: Defining clear objectives that align with organizational goals.
- Identify skills, strengths, and potential liabilities: Assessing team members’ capabilities and areas for improvement.
- Identify roles and responsibilities: Clearly defining each member’s role and expectations.
- Understanding team dynamics: Recognizing how different personalities and work styles interact within the team.
Ground Rules
Establishing clear guidelines for team interaction is crucial. This part will cover:
- Communication etiquette: Setting standards for respectful and effective communication.
- Email and voice mail: Protocols for efficient use of these communication tools.
- Meeting rules: Guidelines for productive and inclusive meetings.
- Team values: Defining shared values that guide team behavior and decision-making.
Facilitating A Team Building Session
This section will provide practical guidance on planning and executing effective team-building activities. It will cover:
- Choosing appropriate exercises based on team needs
- Setting clear objectives for team-building sessions
- Facilitating discussions that promote team cohesion and understanding
- Debriefing activities to maximize learning and application
Leading The Team
Here, we’ll focus on the critical role of team leadership:
- Leadership skills: Essential qualities and skills for effective team leadership, such as emotional intelligence, clear communication, and decision-making.
- Keeping employees motivated: Strategies for maintaining team enthusiasm and engagement, including recognition, growth opportunities, and fostering a positive team culture.
- Staying focused on the goals: Techniques for keeping the team aligned with its objectives amid day-to-day challenges, such as regular goal reviews and progress tracking.
Team Challenges Workshop
This interactive session will present common team challenges and allow participants to work through potential solutions. It may include:
- Case studies of real-world team challenges
- Role-playing exercises to practice conflict resolution
- Problem-solving scenarios to apply the concepts learned throughout the course
- Group discussions to share experiences and best practices
Project Teams And Sunset Reviews
The final section will address specific considerations for project-based teams:
- Forming and managing teams for specific projects
- Setting clear project goals and milestones
- Managing team dynamics in a project-based environment
- Conducting effective project post-mortems or “sunset reviews” to capture learnings and improve future team performance
- Transitioning team members at the end of a project
This section will emphasize the importance of continuous learning and improvement in team effectiveness.
Target Audience
Anyone who has participated as a team member or is responsible for leading a team would benefit from this workshop
Delivery Options
- Full-Day Training Workshop
The TrainSmart Solution
TrainSmart can become your full-service training department, delivering solutions to all your on-site training needs. When you partner with us, you gain several advantages, including:
Fully customized content and delivery: We customize our training systems to fit your team, department, and/or your entire organization.
Flexible scheduling: We deliver single sessions or multiple sessions to meet your timeframes, work schedules, and employee needs/expectations.
Reduced overall costs: On-site is typically less expensive than sending employees off-site. In addition, on-site allows us to develop common languages and terms that reduce communication issues when your employees are back on the job.
Immediate on-the-job application: Employees can immediately apply what they have learned.
Confidentiality is not compromised: What happens on-site, stays on-site.
Building cohorts teams: We can build cohorts teams that result in more productive, more efficient relationships.
Cutting-edge technology: We stay on top of all the latest technological developments in the industry, always bringing the most efficient and cost-effective methods into your organization.
Industry-leading experience: Our best-in-the-industry facilitators bring years of extensive experience and expertise into your company.
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