Team Dynamics

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Team Dynamics

Have you ever been frustrated or confused by the lack of energy, commitment or accomplishment in a project team? Have you secretly hoped that someone would provide targeted leadership that would direct your team to great things? The fact of the matter is that most team members and many team leaders know little about the dynamics of effective groups. This includes setting a climate of enthusiasm and knowing how to get the best input from peers and staff. It also includes dealing with interpersonal issues that can erode the work of a team... such as: hidden agendas, members who have to always be right, dominating team members or people who withdraw from group meetings.

This 1-day workshop is targeted for members of project teams or work groups. It is a condensed version of our very popular Team Facilitation Skills workshop. Through group simulation activities, it will demonstrate the magic of team synergy, when both team members and team leaders are clicking on all cylinders. Characteristics of effective and ineffective teams will be discussed, along with strategies for improving effectiveness as a team member. The appropriate roles of team leader, team member and other stakeholders will also be discussed.

Who Should Attend
Anyone who is trying to enhance their skills as a team leader or member should attend this workshops. If you have responsibility for participating in or facilitating staff meetings, project status meetings, process improvement meetings or task force meetings, this workshop will help improve your effectiveness.

Workshop Objectives
After completing this workshop you should be able to:

Distinguish between effective and ineffective teams
Identify personal behaviors and group roles that promote healthy team functioning
Understand the stages of team growth and development

Workshop Agenda

Activities that build a team agenda
Simulation #1: The magic of synergy "Project Planning Simulation"
How to debrief team activities
How Teams Develop: The Team Performance Model
How to Diagnose Team Problems and Breakdowns
Assessing a real life team
The Importance of Trust: A team tool to build cohesion and openness
Leaders and Members: Critical roles and behaviors in teams
Team Feedback and Observation
"The Abilene Paradox": Dealing with conflict and agreement in groups

CPE Credits: This workshop qualifies for 8 CPE credits

Prework required: Participants will be given some brief reading material to review and must complete a Trust Building Tool worksheet prior to the session.

For more information about the Team Dynamics seminar, contact: Mike DeGiorgi (301)776-9700. MDtraining@aeg-training.com

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