Course Highlights
This virtual teamwork-building program will:
- Explain the differences between teams and groups, identifying unique characteristics of each.
- Examine Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development, Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and Belbin’s Team Roles.
- Provide strategies for addressing common team challenges, both proactively and reactively.
- Teach active listening techniques and how to avoid common listening errors.
- Equip participants with language tools for fostering collaboration and moving toward solutions.
- Engage participants in interactive activities and simulations to apply team-building skills in real time.
Course Overview
Strong teams aren’t created overnight—they require trust, communication, and shared goals. In “Building Bridges and Breaking Walls: Foundations for Better Teamwork,” participants will explore the distinctions between teams and groups while learning about models like Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development, Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and Belbin’s Team Roles. Throughout the program, participants will engage in discussions, interactive team-building exercises, and virtual simulations to understand common team hurdles and develop strategies to overcome them.
Participants will also practice active listening skills and explore how to prevent misunderstandings. The course will introduce language tools that foster collaboration and help teams work together toward solutions. A virtual survival simulation will challenge participants to apply what they’ve learned, simulating real-time teamwork in a high-stakes scenario.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of teams versus groups.
- Describe common challenges that teams encounter.
- Discuss Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development, Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and Belbin’s Team Roles.
- Decide whether to address challenges proactively or reactively.
- Practice active listening and other listening types.
- Identify common listening errors and apply best practices for better communication.
- Choose language that drives teams toward collaborative solutions.
- Navigate virtual team challenges and apply teamwork strategies in action.
- Reflect on the lessons learned during the survival simulation.
Workshop Modules
- Coming Together: What Makes and Breaks a Team
- Listening to Build a Stronger Team: Hearing Each Other
- Moving to Solutions: Positive Language Choices
- Dealing with Difficulty: Navigating Tough Situations
- Exploring Best Practices: Building and Maintaining a Team
- Lost in the Amazon Jungle: Exploring Team Dynamics
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Understand the team-development process.
- Enhance their team members’ problem-solving and collaboration skills.
- Navigate communication breakdowns or conflicts.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Training Course
Questions This Page Answers About Team Foundations Training
- How can our team navigate common challenges and build stronger connections?
- What tools can help our team improve communication and resolve conflicts?
- How can we apply models like Tuckman’s Stages of Development or Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions to our team?