Team Work Project Workshop

Duration:  2-3 days

Programme Objectives

  • To establish a clear vision and mission for a project group, and to develop positive action plans for implementation, to rapidly reach and sustain effective performance levels.
  • To get an existing project team back on track, when difficulties are experienced.
  • Team Leader Briefing – Pre-reading plus a half day coaching session prior to the workshop.
  • Team session – One and a half to two days.

Course Content, Team Leader Briefing Guide

  • Preface
  • The Nature of Teams
  • Where is a Team Unnecessary, Where is a Team Essential?
  • Team Dynamics
  • The Role of the Team Leader
  • Enabling Team Learning Through More Effective Process
  • Barriers to Effective Teamwork
  • The Principles of ‘Systems Thinking’
  • Evaluation of Diagnostics
  • Guidelines and Options for Team Member Selection
  • Team Member Profile Interpretation
  • Guidelines for Developing the ‘Whole-Brained Team’
  • Creating Team Focus
  • The Role of the Team Leader in the Kick-off Session
  • Preparation
  • Selected Bibliography

Team Session

  • Challenges Facing the Team
  • Establishing Group Expectations and Building Trust
  • Understanding the ‘System’
  • A ‘Systems Thinking’ Approach
  • The Role of Interpersonal Skills
  • Individual Strengths, Roles and Responsibilities
  • Establishing an Energised Plan of Action
  • The Planning Process
  • Follow-up Meetings
  • Getting Back on Track
  • Support requirements

Note : This workshop uses the ‘Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument’ as a diagnostic tool to explore differences in thinking style preferences.