The Role of Leaders in Building Teams
Duration
2 days
Target Audience
People with team leadership responsibilities who wish to enhance their understanding of the current requirements of this role, and develop their skills in building teams to develop effectiveness.
Key Objectives
- Distinguish different approaches to leadership in building teams
- Describe the conditions and actions that develop effective teams
- Demonstrate the importance of clear communication in the leadership process
- Plan, organise and manage change in a productive way for the benefit of the team
- Manage conflict in the team positively
Outline
- What is a team? What types are there? Teams vs. Groups
- Teambuilding vs. Team working
- Challenges facing teams in the new millennium
- How to effectively lead a team – styles of leadership, leaders vs. managers, qualities of a leader
- Moving a group to a team
- The leader's role in managing the change process
- How to build a team that you lead – what will help and hinder the process?
- The dynamics of relationships and coping with the negative impact of behaviours
