Overview:
Working in teams is not new, but working effectively and in a timely fashion can be a challenge for even the finest tuned teams. This course will make the exchange of information much easier. You will learn how to lay the groundwork, the best way to build and shape a team, how to get the work accomplished and ways to evaluate performance. Why not make the job of cross-functional teams more enjoyable. Take this program and learn the necessary skills to thrive and succeed in a team environment.
Audience:
Individuals who need to work with cross-functional teams or who need to determine if cross-functional teams are a good organizational fit.
Prerequisites
None.
Course duration:
1 day
Course outline:
1. Laying the Groundwork
- What are cross-functional teams?
- Determining necessary resources
- Writing a project plan
2. Building and Shaping the Team
- Team expectations and standards
- The influence of norms
- Team roles
- Team characteristics
- Tracking team traits
- Accelerating team building
3. Doing the work
- Team communications
- Conducting meetings efficiently
- Team accountability chart
- Check progress
- Maintain momentum
- Case studies
4. Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Handling conflict
- Communication issues
5. Evaluating the Performance
- Measuring the project’s success
- Team assessment
- Assessing individual effectiveness
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