Course Overview:

This intensive workshop is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and lead high-performing teams. Through interactive modules and practical exercises, you will learn about team dynamics, effective communication, conflict resolution, and strategies to foster collaboration and innovation. By the end of the day, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to build and sustain a high-performance team.

Target Audience:

• Team Leaders and Managers: Individuals responsible for leading teams and looking to enhance team performance.
• HR Professionals: Those involved in team development and organizational effectiveness.
• Project Managers: Individuals managing projects and seeking to improve team collaboration and productivity.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Leaders aiming to build cohesive and high-performing teams within their organizations.
• Anyone Interested in Team Dynamics: Individuals who want to understand the principles of effective teamwork and leadership.
  

Prerequisites:

• Basic Understanding of Team Roles: Familiarity with team roles and responsibilities can help in applying the concepts learned.
• Willingness to Participate: Being open to engaging in discussions and activities will maximize the benefits of the course.
• Self-Assessment: A preliminary self-assessment of your current team dynamics can provide a baseline for improvement.
• Experience in Team Settings: Prior experience working in or leading teams will be beneficial..
  

What's included:

• 2 day workshop mode training
• Experienced behavioral consultant delivering the class
• Discussion on concepts & best practices to apply
• Conclusion & action plan for fostering a high performance team culture.

Course Objectives and Exercises

Module 1: Introduction to High Performance Teams

• Objective: Understand the characteristics and importance of high-performance teams.
• Topics Covered:
  • Definition and attributes of high-performance teams
  • Benefits of high-performing teams in organizations
• Exercise: Team Assessment Activity
  • Activity: Participants assess their current teams against high-performance criteria.
  • Objective: Identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Module 2: Building Trust and Collaboration

• Objective: Learn strategies to build trust and foster collaboration within teams.
• Topics Covered:
  • Importance of trust in teams
  • Techniques to enhance collaboration
• Exercise: Trust-Building Exercise
  • Activity: Participants engage in activities designed to build trust and improve team cohesion.
  • Objective: Strengthen trust and collaboration among team members.

Module 3: Effective Communication

• Objective: Develop effective communication skills to enhance team performance.
• Topics Covered:
  • Communication styles and their impact on teams
  • Active listening and feedback techniques
• Exercise: Communication Role-Play
  • Activity: Participants practice communication scenarios to improve clarity and understanding.
  • Objective: Enhance communication skills within the team.

Module 4: Conflict Resolution

• Objective: Learn techniques to manage and resolve conflicts within teams.
• Topics Covered:
  • Common sources of conflict in teams
  • Conflict resolution strategies
• Exercise: Conflict Resolution Simulation
  • Activity: Participants engage in a simulated conflict scenario and practice resolution techniques.
  • Objective: Develop skills to effectively manage and resolve conflicts.

Module 5: Fostering Innovation and Creativity

• Objective: Encourage innovation and creativity within teams.
• Topics Covered:
  • Creating an environment that fosters innovation
  • Techniques to stimulate creative thinking
• Exercise: Brainstorming Session
  • Activity: Participants engage in a brainstorming session to generate creative solutions to a given problem.
  • Objective: Promote innovative thinking and problem-solving.

Module 6: Setting Goals and Measuring Performance

• Objective: Learn how to set clear goals and measure team performance.
• Topics Covered:
  • Goal-setting frameworks (e.g., SMART goals)
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for teams
• Exercise: Goal-Setting Workshop
  • Activity: Participants set specific, measurable goals for their teams and identify relevant KPIs.
  • Objective: Establish clear goals and metrics for team performance.

Module 7: Creating a High-Performance Team Culture

• Objective: Develop strategies to create and sustain a high-performance team culture.
• Topics Covered:
  • Elements of a high-performance culture
  • Strategies for sustaining team performance
• Exercise: Action Plan Development
  • Activity: Participants create a personalized action plan to implement strategies for building and maintaining a high-performance team.
  • Objective: Develop a concrete plan for fostering a high-performance team culture.