In the Leading Teams course, you will delve into various key concepts that are essential for effective team leadership. These concepts include:
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Creating and Staffing Project Teams: You will learn how to establish and assemble new project teams, as well as mobilize the necessary personnel and external support to ensure the successful launch of these teams. The course will also provide insights on improving existing teams.
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Team Roles and Structures: You will explore the importance of defining appropriate team roles and structures that facilitate effective communication and collaboration within and across organizational boundaries. This includes understanding how to establish roles that support outreach and enhance communication channels.
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Vision, Goals, and Team Environment: The course will guide you in defining problems, developing a compelling team vision, setting goals, and creating a motivating environment for your team members. You will learn strategies for fostering a positive and motivating team culture.
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Psychological Safety and Constructive Conflict: You will understand the significance of creating a culture that fosters psychological safety, promotes learning, and encourages constructive conflict. This involves creating an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas, learn from failures, and engage in productive discussions.
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Management Support and Coordination: The course will cover methods to secure continued support from management and ensure effective coordination across the company. You will learn strategies for maintaining alignment with organizational goals and obtaining necessary resources and support.
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Lessons Learned and Future Capability: Implementing post-mortems and capturing lessons learned are vital for building future teamwork capabilities. You will gain insights into conducting post-mortems and using them to drive continuous improvement and enhance team performance.
Throughout the course, you will have access to a week-by-week schedule that outlines the specific topics and activities covered. This schedule provides a detailed overview of the course content and structure: