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. Having a strong team will benefit any organisation and will lead to more successes than not.

The Teamwork And Team Building course will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. Participants will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.

Course Objectives:

·         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