Online Class: Collaboration Skills

This course looks at the collaboration processes, the dynamics within the group to include skills needed, motivational factors, how to manage conflicts that arise, and how to effectively listen to what the other person is trying to say.

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  • 14
    Lessons
  • 16
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,259
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Unleashing the Power of Collaboration: Navigating Group Dynamics and Decision Making

In an era where diversity of thought is celebrated, collaboration emerges as the crucible where innovative solutions are forged. It's a symphony of ideas, where diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences harmonize to solve challenges more efficiently. While individual brilliance has its place, it's the collective intellect that often charts the path to groundbreaking solutions.

Embark on a Transformative Journey

Our meticulously designed course ventures deep into the heart of collaboration. With a curated blend of theoretical and practical insights, this course is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the myriad benefits of effective collaborative practices.

Course Highlights:

  1. The Art of Collaboration: Understand the intricate web of processes that underpin successful collaboration. It's not just about getting people together; it's about ensuring that their combined energies are channeled productively.

  2. Group Dynamics Decoded: Explore the social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of group interactions. From fostering essential skills to keeping participants motivated, we delve into every nuance.

  3. Conflict: Catalyst or Catastrophe: Conflicts aren't always detrimental. Learn strategies to manage disagreements, turning them into catalysts for better solutions rather than letting them become roadblocks.

  4. The Power of Listening: In the cacophony of collaborative discussions, the skill of truly listening stands paramount. Master the art of deep listening, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

  5. Beyond Teamwork - Building Consensus: Discover why collaboration transcends mere teamwork. Dive deep into the mechanics of consensus building, understanding its role in ensuring collective ownership and commitment.

  6. Visualizing Solutions with Process Maps: Transform abstract discussions into tangible visuals. Learn to chart process maps that offer clarity, ensuring everyone is aligned and aware of the bigger picture.

  7. Overcoming Barriers: No collaboration is devoid of challenges. Equip yourself with tools and strategies to navigate these barriers, ensuring they don't stymie the group's progress.

  8. Efficiency in Collaboration: While collaboration is invaluable, it shouldn't be time-consuming. Unearth techniques to run productive meetings, communicate effectively, and ensure timely decision-making.

  9. Time Management Mastery: From ensuring punctuality to optimizing discussions, delve into practical strategies that ensure meetings are both effective and efficient.

  10. Decision Making in a Collaborative Environment: Grapple with challenging choices and learn to make decisions that are not just smart but also inclusive and sustainable.

The Collaboration Promise:

As we navigate a world that's increasingly interconnected and complex, collaboration stands as a beacon of hope, promising solutions that are holistic, inclusive, and innovative. While the journey of collaboration is replete with challenges, the rewards - in terms of outcomes and learnings - are profound.

Join us on this immersive exploration of collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a professional eager to drive change, this course is your roadmap to harnessing the unparalleled power of collective effort. Together, let's co-create the future!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
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Lesson 1: What is Collaboration? Benefits of Collaboration

11 Points
Utilizing collaboration to create a team allows employees to feel as if they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and gives the feeling of accomplishment when they overcome an obstacle that is perceivably larger than one person. Additional lesson topics: Team Players and Teamwork: New Strategies for Developing Successful Collaboration; Collaboration Strategy: How to Get What You Want from Employees, Suppliers and Business Partners
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: Overcoming Defensiveness

8 Points
A person should never choose to be defensive, since this shuts down their abilities to think anything through to a positive outcome. Additional lesson topics: Business Know-How “Buzz Off”
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Understanding Truthfulness in Collaboration

7 Points
Truthfulness is not something people automatically do, but instead is a trait that must be learned. Telling the truth actually fosters truth-telling in others. Additional lesson topics: Building Positive Relationships at Work
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Listening Skills Requirement in Collaboration

7 Points
Listeners want to interrupt, interject, and influence the messenger with their own take of the message. The first secret to great listening is learning the fine art of lip-lock -- the science of being quiet. Additional lesson topics: Listening: The Forgotten Skill Necessary for Effective Collaboration
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Self-Awareness and Awareness of Others in Collaboration

8 Points
Discussing and expanding our knowledge of ourselves and others� ideas, goals, values, and desires, along with their stories, is called collaborative awareness. Additional lesson topics: Self Awareness and the Effective Leader
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: The Life Cycle of Collaborative Teams

9 Points
What experts do agree on about collaborative teams is there are predictable patterns that emerge when observing these groups. Additional lesson topics: Building a Collaborative Team Environment; The Several Habits Of Highly Collaborative Organizations
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7: Building Consensus

7 Points
Consensus is give-and-take in information sharing. It's the ability to discuss differences calmly and come to some form of an agreement. By discussing differences in opinion, new ideas are free to surface. Additional lesson topics: How to Build Consensus in the Strategic Initiatives Team; Effective Teams Strive for Consensus
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Resolving Conflicts

6 Points
With today's global environment and the need for collaborative teams to tackle myriad problems and issues, and then reach strong, consensus decisions, leaders must be adept at conflict. Additional lesson topics: Want Collaboration?: Accept—and Actively Manage—Conflict; A Manager's Guide to Resolving Conflicts in Collaborative Networks
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: Designing a Process Map

8 Points
Changes created in one office can affect a large spectrum of people and processes. Additional lesson topics: A designer's guide to collaboration
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Manage Accountability

9 Points
Accountability is the primary practice that will make collaboration a success.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Overcome Barriers

8 Points
Now that we have an idea of the challenges involved with incorporating collaboration within the workplace, let's take a look at some of the barriers. Additional lesson topics: Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration; Just Collaborate: Overcome Three Barriers to Strategy Execution
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Running Effective Meetings and Communicating Progress

7 Points
Meetings are a standard practice for disseminating information, for planning events or projects, handling issues, developing strategies, and/or for making decisions to allow work flow to continue. Additional lesson topics: 5 Rules for Efficient, Effective Meetings; Leadership Lesson: Tools for Effective Team Meetings
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13: Using Tools for Viewing Problems, Generating Ideas, and Evaluating Solutions

7 Points
Fixing a problem can be time consuming and could require effort. At times it can be expensive, but in the long run you will have a stronger organization.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14: Problem Solving and Negotiating

73 Points
With so many issues needing decisions each and every day, you would think people might have a large arsenal of skills for negotiating; but most people have surprisingly few skills to fall back on in negotiations.
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Exam 14
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
175
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what collaboration is.
  • Describe overcoming defensiveness.
  • Describe understanding truthfulness in collaboration.
  • Summarize listening skills requirement in collaboration.
  • Describe self-awareness and awareness of others in collaboration.
  • Describe the life cycle of collaborative teams.
  • Describe methods for building consensus.
  • Describe methods for resolving conflicts.
  • Describe methods for designing a process map.
  • Describe methods for running effective meetings and communicating progress.
  • Define tools for viewing problems, generating ideas, and evaluating solutions.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Collaboration Skills
Course Number: 8900340
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (858 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: You can take this course online in every U.S. state including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. International availability includes English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: June 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: John Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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