Online Class: Managing Workplace Teams

Focusing on the modern managerial role, this course empowers leaders to create and maintain collaborative environments where diverse talents unite toward common goals. Uncover the essential skills needed to transform individual strengths into collective success.

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  • 12
    Lessons
  • 30
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,481
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 10
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.0
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

The Power of Team Management

"Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." - Steve Jobs

The evolution of the professional landscape has consistently demanded adaptability, especially from those entrusted with leadership roles. Gone are the days when the mere task of instructing and monitoring sufficed. Today's challenges require managers who aren't just supervisors, but genuine leaders who inspire, understand, and collaborate with their team members.

Navigating Modern Team Dynamics:

The rapid pace of technological advancements, coupled with a diversifying workforce, has transformed the workplace. Now, more than ever, a manager's role has transcended traditional boundaries. Rather than merely delegating tasks, they are tasked with nurturing a collaborative environment where members, despite their varying perspectives and skill sets, align with a common purpose.

A team isn't merely a collective of individuals working under the same roof or on the same project. It's an intricately woven tapestry of skills, perspectives, and experiences. When managed correctly, the team becomes an entity that's infinitely more potent than the sum of its individual components. This synergy, derived from effectively managed teams, becomes the competitive edge that organizations yearn for.

The Essence of Teamwork:

Let's look at the undeniable advantages of cohesive team management:

  • Intensified Focus: Well-managed teams maintain an unwavering focus on their objectives, ensuring tasks are not only completed but perfected.

  • Resource Optimization: Teams make the best use of available resources, especially the intellectual capacities of its members, translating to innovative solutions.

  • Heightened Productivity: Teams, by virtue of their collective approach, have an innate understanding of processes, ensuring streamlined operations and improved output.

  • Collaborative Excellence: Teams tackle challenges that would be insurmountable for isolated individuals, emphasizing the importance of collaborative effort.

Course Breakdown:

This comprehensive course in Team Management offers an immersive dive into the intricacies of building and leading high-performing teams:

  1. Origins and Necessities: Explore the evolution of teamwork and why it's indispensable in today's corporate landscape.

  2. Art of Listening: Delve into the profound impact of truly listening, a critical skill for any leader.

  3. Creating Shared Visions: Understand how to craft common values, goals, and visions that resonate with every team member.

  4. Igniting Motivation: Learn the art of inspiring and motivating individuals to achieve collective success.

  5. Delegation Mastery: Hone the skill of entrusting tasks while ensuring efficiency and accountability.

  6. Handling Challenges: Navigate the complexities of potential problem-creators and mitigate human liabilities.

  7. Team Dynamics Decoded: Delve deep into the interpersonal relationships and dynamics that shape a team's performance.

  8. Transformative Leadership: Master the nuances of converting disjointed groups into cohesive, result-oriented teams.

  9. Achieving Peak Performance: Discover the formula that propels teams to deliver their best consistently.

  10. Time Management: Equip yourself with strategies to ensure optimal time utilization for both individual and team tasks.

  11. Crisis Management: Learn to tackle unforeseen challenges head-on, ensuring stability and team morale.

Join Our Journey:

Whether you're an aspiring manager or an experienced leader looking to refine your team management skills, this course promises a wealth of insights. Learn the techniques and strategies that shape successful teams and organizations globally. Equip yourself with the knowledge to lead with confidence, understanding, and vision. Join our Team Management in Business course today, and transform your leadership journey!

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Harnessing the Collective: The Power of Team Synergy

Teams have been integral to human progress, enabling individuals to work together harmoniously to overcome challenges and achieve collective goals. Through specialization and synergy, teams deliver innovative solutions that outperform individual efforts, creating an indispensable structure in modern organizations. 19 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-HomeWork-8855.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete: Lesson One Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 : Where Does It All Start & Why Are Teams Necessary?
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Leadership's Hidden Gem: The Art of Listening

Effective leaders encourage openness by establishing trust and safety, using empathy and keen observation of non-verbal signals. Reflecting understanding back enhances communication without imposing solutions or judgments on the speaker. 14 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-WorkSheet-8857.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Can You Hear Me Now?
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 : What Does It Mean To Really Listen?
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Aligned Goals: Steering Your Team Toward Success

Clarifying and communicating business objectives across all levels ensures everyone is aligned and working towards the same aim, enhancing the likelihood of achieving organizational ambitions. Specific, measurable goals enable teams to contribute effectively, fostering innovation and increasing accountability through ownership. 25 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WordSearch-8859.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson Three Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 : Developing & Implementing Common Values, Gaols & Vision -- Makes For A Tremendous & Effec
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Empowering Through Motivation: A Manager's Guide

Unlocking team productivity through motivation requires recognizing the unique drivers for each employee, ranging from financial rewards to psychological needs like autonomy and recognition. By customizing motivation tactics such as fair treatment, goal clarity, and empowerment, managers can inspire their teams toward exceptional performance. 24 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-WorkSheet-8861.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: It Works for Me
  • Complete: Lesson Four Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 : Motivation and Triggering Other People
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Mastering the Art of Letting Go

Delegation is often resisted because of uncertainties about task completion, but it's vital for maximizing productivity and developing a high-performing team. When managers clearly define tasks and incorporate feedback loops, they create an environment that encourages growth, innovation, and a shared sense of responsibility. 15 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-WordSearch-8863.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 : Delegating With Confidence
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. From Chaos to Clarity: Identifying and Managing Crisis Junkies in Your Team

Effective team management involves promoting a cohesive, supportive environment that emphasizes accountability and open dialogue. Addressing interpersonal issues promptly rather than waiting can help retain team cohesion and prevent problems from escalating. 29 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-HomeWork-8865.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson Six Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 : Problem Creators aka Human Liabilities!
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Building Your Dream Team: Understanding the Blueprint

Productivity in a team isn't solely about individual efforts; it's the collective harmony and alignment towards shared objectives that define success. By structuring teams to respect different work styles and providing essential resources, organizations can stimulate creativity and efficiency. 27 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-WorkSheet-8867.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 : Team Dynamics
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Building Your Dream Team: Understanding the Blueprint

Productivity in a team isn't solely about individual efforts; it's the collective harmony and alignment towards shared objectives that define success. By structuring teams to respect different work styles and providing essential resources, organizations can stimulate creativity and efficiency. 0 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-WordSearch-8869.pdf

Lesson 8. From Groups to Unified Teams: The Path to Success

High-Performance Teams operate with autonomy, shared leadership, and cross-functionality, achieving remarkable results with flexibility. They thrive on collaboration and individual ownership, bypassing the need for constant managerial oversight. 47 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-Activity-8871.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Personality Test
  • Complete: Lesson Eight Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 : Transforming Groups Into Teams
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Unveiling the Secrets of Peak Performance: How Top Achievers Stay in the Flow

Achieving peak performance involves implementing a formula of discipline and intentional growth to enter 'the flow,' a state where tasks become fluid and success aligns naturally. Synchronicity enhances this process, as high performers draw in the right opportunities by maintaining clear focus and mindful engagement. 29 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-Downloadable-8873.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson Nine Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 : The Formula for Peak Performance
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 10. Beyond Urgency: Focusing on the Tasks that Truly Matter

Delaying decisions might seem like saving time, but it often leads to greater chaos, stress, and inefficiencies. Making timely decisions is vital to avoiding unnecessary costs and crises. 24 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-HomeWork-8874.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 : Making The Time
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Navigating the Storm: Mastering Crisis Resolution and Control

Understanding crises as learning opportunities enables organizations to improve and prevent future threats. Post-crisis evaluations uncover critical insights, ensuring preparedness for subsequent challenges. 95 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-HomeWork-8876.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: The Best Techniques I Would Use
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 : Crisis Resolution/Control
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam
348
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of various team structures and their applicability in different organizational scenarios.
  • Recognize the characteristics that distinguish a true team from a simple group of individuals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to ask open-ended questions to enhance understanding and encourage deeper conversations within a team setting.
  • Recognize the impact of authentic listening on team dynamics and decision-making by identifying specific behaviors that indicate genuine listening during team interactions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to set specific and measurable team goals aligned with organizational values by creating a goal statement with at least two key performance indicators.
  • Recognize the difference between attachment and commitment to goals by providing two examples of how flexible goal management fosters team innovation and motivation.
  • Demonstrate effective motivational strategies, such as positive reinforcement and empowerment, to enhance team performance and satisfaction.
  • Recognize diverse motivational drivers in team members by analyzing their individual needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks effectively by providing clear instructions, assigning authority, and setting deadlines for team members.
  • Organize a personal time management plan by identifying tasks suitable for delegation and prioritizing responsibilities to enhance productivity.
  • Implement strategies to effectively manage and communicate with 'crisis junkies' to enhance overall team productivity and morale.
  • Define and identify common traits of problem creators within an organization by analyzing behavioral patterns documented over time.
  • Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance and identify strategies to enhance team cohesion and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Managing Workplace Teams
Course Number: 7550168
Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (1,227 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: April 2024
CEU Value: 1.0 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.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I was extremely pleased with the course. I did not have much communication with the instructor but for the feedback received I was very pleased." -- Ann P.
  • "I enjoyed this topic very, very much. I printed the lessons and will be using the concepts on a Committee I have been asked to serve on. Again, this was wonderful, thank you. And thank you for getting this completed for me so quick since I want to get started on another course right away. Best course ever!!" -- Marilyn S.
  • "This course was very helpful in my own understanding of teams and the dynamics." -- Jerry M.

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