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Winning Teams to Achieve Company Objectives
Welcome to this eLearning course which is designed to give you increased knowledge and insight into the theory of teams and the importance of teams in workplace activities. You will learn how to build teams effectively while promoting, evaluating and improving team effectiveness.
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Here is your course content. Please work through each module sequentially. You are required to complete each module with a minimum passing score of 80%, before progressing to the subsequent module.
On completion of all modules, you will gain access to the Summative Assessment.
Happy Learning!
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Welcome to the Winning Teams to Achieve Objectives course. Teams are an integral part of any business. The key to successful team building is addressing the importance of chemistry between team members. It is not enough to have a group of people work on a project; people have to connect and balance each other’s strengths.
Click the Enter button below to begin the Introduction module.
On completion, click the Mark as Done button above.
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Module 1: The Theory of Teams SCORM package
In the business world, the words “group” and “team” seem interchangeable, but smart managers realize there are subtle – but important – differences.
This module is designed to give you increased knowledge and insight into the theory of teams and the importance of teams in workplace activities.
This module consists of 8 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 2: Types of Teams SCORM package
You hear a lot about teams every day—sports teams, disaster and rescue teams, and medical support teams. Teams exist because they are effective in achieving goals, especially when the goal is well-defined. In the business environment, the reliance on teams has been growing in the last few decades as organisations become more virtual (operating over distance) and more structurally complex.
This module consists of 6 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 3: Building Effective Teams SCORM package
We have previously discussed some of the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams and the types of teams commonly found in business organisations. Next, we’ll describe the key characteristics of effective teams and how organisations can build teams that produce high-performance results.
This module consists of 5 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 4: Stages of Team Development SCORM package
Effective teams don’t just happen. They are the result of a development process through which members learn to work together and support team goals. Teams become high performing when the members have worked through their individual differences and have agreed on standard values that control behaviours. Teams are effective when the development process results in strong relationships and high performance. This module consists of 8 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 5: Navigating Team Dynamics SCORM package
This module will teach you how to build team dynamics that serve rather than hinder your development by discovering different roles, work styles, and generational differences. You’ll learn to improve collaboration by finding a style that resonates and learning what makes your colleagues tick.
This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 6: Five Leadership Styles to Influence a Team SCORM package
In this module, you’ll first learn what a leadership style is. Then, you’ll discover five common leadership styles. Finally, you’ll determine how to choose among and implement your chosen style—or styles. This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 7: Motivating Your Team SCORM package
What is motivation? It’s what makes you spring out of bed in the morning or smile when you see who’s calling. It makes you willing to put in a long day to close that sale. In short, motivation is the reason you do what you do.
This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 8: Resolving Team Conflict SCORM package
In this module, you’ll learn why conflict happens, common ways people react to conflict, and how to turn workplace disagreements into opportunities for constructive dialogue, change, and new understanding.This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 9: Create an Enviable Team Culture SCORM package
Most of us strive to find a good team culture, yet defining exactly what that means isn’t always easy. In this module, you’ll learn some common culture types, and how to assess your own culture objectively. You’ll also discover how to overhaul a toxic team culture in favour of a positive one that leverages individuals' strengths.
This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Module 10: Develop a Thriving Team SCORM package
Your team is your greatest asset, and as a manager, you’re responsible for their success—yet the roadmap to achievement is often murky.
In this module, you’ll learn how to talk to employees about their values and goals, identify gaps in your team’s skills, and training techniques for different types of employees. You’ll also review meeting and coaching methods to develop your employees.
This module consists of 9 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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Conclusion SCORM package
Teams are an integral part of any business. The key to successful team building is addressing the importance of chemistry between team members. It is not enough to have a group of people work on a project; people must connect and balance each other’s strengths. Focusing on the group’s chemistry as you build the team will increase the chance of avoiding pitfalls and developing a sense of unity among your coworkers.
This module consists of 2 lessons which must be completed in sequential order.
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