Teamwork and Team Building

1 Day

Introduction

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.

Our Teamwork and Team Building workshop will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that you can become a high-level team performer. You will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors go to towards forming a successful team and team members.

Programme 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

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who will benefit from this course include:

• Managers, Program and Project Leaders
• Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• Team members
• Individuals who wish to lead teams to high performance

Course Content

This one-day workshop will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the workshop
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Defining Success

What is a Team?

An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model

Module Three: Types of Teams

• The Traditional Team
• Self-Directed Teams
• E-Teams

Module Four: The First Stage of Team Development – Forming

• Hallmarks of This Stage
• What To Do As A Leader
• What To Do As A Follower

Module Five: The Second Stage of Team Development – Storming

• The Hallmarks of This Stage
• What To Do As A Leader
• What To Do As A Follower

Module Six: The Third Stage of Team Development – Norming

• The Hallmarks of This Stage
• What To Do As A Leader
• What To Do As A Follower

Module Seven: The Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing

• Hallmarks of this Stage
• What To Do As A Leader
• What To Do As A Follower

Module Eight: Team Building Activities

• The Benefits and Disadvantages
• Team-Building Activities That Won’t Make People Cringe
• Choosing a Location for Team-Building

Module Nine: Making the Most of Team Meetings

• Setting the Time and the Place
• Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
• Using Celebrations of All Sizes

Module Ten: Solving Problems as a Team

• The Six Thinking Hats
• Encouraging Brainstorming
• Building Consensus

Module Eleven: Encouraging Teamwork

• Some Things to Do
• Some Things to Avoid
• Some Things to Consider

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations