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Building a Successful Team

Create and develop a successful team focused on the goal.
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate  Provider Dena Loverde  15 Lessons ·  36m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

This online training course provides an in-depth study into the realities of working together as a team. Teams generally go through several distinct stages of development at their formation. Generally speaking, it takes some time before a group of individuals begins to work together. This online training course provides clear and simple descriptions of how to form an effective team, regardless of the length of the task.

What You'll Learn

  • Form an effective team regardless of the length of the task
  • Apply effective communication and listening within a team
  • Conduct behavioral style interviews and prioritize behavior over skill
  • Navigate the stages of team formation: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning
  • Assign projects and run team evaluations
  • Handle difficult people on a team

Key Takeaways

  • Teams generally go through several distinct stages of development at their formation.
  • It typically takes some time before a group of individuals begins to work together.
  • The course describes how to form an effective team regardless of the length of the task.
  • Effective communication and listening are central to building a successful team.
  • The stages of team formation covered are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It provides an in-depth study into the realities of working together as a team, with clear and simple descriptions of how to form an effective team regardless of the length of the task. Topics include effective communication and listening, behavioral style interviews, behavior over skill, the stages of team formation (forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning), assignment of projects, team evaluations, and dealing with difficult people.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course builds skills in team building, team effectiveness, teamwork, virtual teams, team building workshops, and team processes.

What are the stages of team formation taught in this course?

The course covers forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning as the stages of team formation.

Is this an online course?

Yes, this is an online training course.