Team Building for Intact Teams: Enhancing Collaboration

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course is tailored for existing teams looking to enhance their performance and cohesion. Participants will explore advanced team-building concepts, develop essential communication skills, and learn strategies for effective collaboration. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical exercises, teams will gain valuable insights and tools to optimize their collective performance.

Learning Objectives

• Understand team dynamics and development stages
• Enhance communication and conflict resolution skills
• Develop strategies for effective collaboration and decision-making
• Learn to leverage individual strengths for team success
• Create action plans for continuous team improvement

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Team Excellence

• Understanding team dynamics and roles
• Stages of team development
• Assessing current team performance
• Building trust and psychological safety

Day 2: Effective Team Communication

• Active listening and feedback techniques
• Nonverbal communication in team settings
• Overcoming communication barriers
• Facilitating productive team discussions

Day 3: Collaboration and Problem-Solving

• Collaborative decision-making models
• Creative problem-solving techniques
• Managing team conflicts constructively
• Leveraging diversity for innovation

Day 4: Leadership and Accountability

• Shared leadership principles
• Setting and achieving team goals
• Fostering accountability and ownership
• Motivating and empowering team members

Day 5: Sustaining Team Performance

• Strategies for continuous improvement
• Adapting to change as a team
• Creating a team charter
• Developing action plans for ongoing success

Practical Wins for Participants

• Improved team communication and collaboration skills
• Enhanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Increased team cohesion and trust
• Actionable strategies for sustained team performance