The Objectives

By the end of this workshop the delegate will understand the basic principles involved in building teamwork with directly reporting staff.

The Content

The training will cover the following topics: -

• What is teamwork?
• Why teams work
• Overcoming potential concerns about teamwork
• Groups vs. teams
• Creating the right climate for change
• Building confidence
• Openness of self and others
• Team roles
• Team dynamics

Who should attend?

This training is designed for people who want to learn the first principles of teamwork. It is particularly useful for people who are responsible for the results of teams of people. The principles taught can be used in any context.

Additional Background Information

For many years companies have been looking for the key which will unlock the potential within their work teams. The lure of synergy that promises to deliver a team result is great. This workshop is designed for organisations that want their managers to lead teams successfully and to reap the benefits of synergy. Experience shows that team working is not easy. There are many traditions in our industrial past that hamper attempts to introduce teamwork into organisations. In addition, people may need to clear out some of the "culture skeletons" from their cupboards before effective teamwork can be established. Characters are as varied as the individuals in the team, so this topic demands a good grasp of the theory of teams. However, the training input sessions are regularly interspersed with practical exercises. These are designed to prepare people to put a team building action plan into practice on their return to the workplace. The only pre-requisite for this workshop is an individual desire to build a successful team and a willingness to work the action plan to completion.