Teamwork Fundamentals
This training program will provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in teams. The program will cover the key concepts and principles of teamwork, as well as practical strategies for building and maintaining high-performing teams.
The objective of this program is to familiarize new employees with the main concepts and themes of Teamwork; this training program will cover the hereafter mentioned Objectives:
- Understand the value of teamwork both for individual and organizations.
- Identify the purposes and functions of the Johari window as a model of self-disclosure and self-awareness.
- Understand what teamwork is and the stages of forming an effective team (forming, norming, storming, performing, adjourning)
- Understand his/her role within the team and contribute to accomplishing team goals by completing their share of work in a timely manner
- Understand the importance of teams’ objectives and how they impact teamwork (e.g. need for the project, expected outcomes, deadline, budget, roles and responsibilities of team members etc.)
- Understand and have practiced how to share knowledge and report progress with their co-workers
- Understand and have practiced the importance of prioritizing his/her work while ensuring the team is not impacted –
- Understand the cultural dimensions as used by Hofstede and how they differ for the various cultures working in the K-group
- Learn to support others on his/her team by offering help as needed, and become a reliable member of the team.
- Learn how to engage in collaborative group discussions, while respecting others views and inputs
- Understand the tools available in the K-group for team collaboration
- Be able to define the different types of diversity and culture and explore the different types of stereotypes that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding
- Understand and have practiced how to communicate effectively with cross cultural teams.
Training course is ideal for professionals at all levels, teams of all sizes, and managers and leaders.
By combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and interactive discussions, the “Teamwork Fundamentals” course methodology aims to empower participants to become more effective team members and contribute positively to team success.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Teamwork:
- Definition of teamwork.
- Benefits and importance of teamwork.
- Types of teams and their functions.
- Stages of Team Development
- Understanding the stages of team development.
- Strategies for navigating each stage.
- Effective Communication in Teams
- Active listening and feedback.
- The art of questioning.
- How to express yourself clearly.
- Collaboration in Teams.
- Effective collaboration techniques.
- Collaboration tools and techniques.
- Role of collaboration in achieving team goals
- Building Trust and Respect in Teams.
- Importance of trust and respect.
- Strategies for building trust and respect within a team.
- Managing Conflict in Teams
- Types of conflict.
- Strategies for resolving conflicts – Conflict Resolution.
- Tools for managing difficult conversations.
- Leveraging Team Member Strengths
- Identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategies for leveraging strengths within a team.
- Team Building Activities
- Team-building exercises and activities.
- Strategies for building a strong team culture.
- Maintaining Team Motivation and Engagement
- Factors that influence team motivation.
- Strategies for maintaining team engagement
- Leading and Managing Team
- The role of leaders in building and managing teams.
- Strategies for effective team leadership
- Applying Teamwork Fundamentals in Real-World Situations.
- Case studies and scenarios.
- Group exercises and role-plays.
- Review and Evaluation
- Review of key concepts and principles.