Teamwork and Teams

For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of performing team. This workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways they can become top-notch team performer.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Describe the concepts of a team, and its factors for success
• Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model and define their characteristics
• List three types of teams
• Describe actions to take as a leader-and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing)
• Discuss the uses, benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities
• Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings
• Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings
• Detail problem-solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model--and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems
• List actions to do--and those to avoid--when encouraging teamwork