Course Highlights
This collaboration skills course will:
- Offer ideas about when and when not to collaborate.
- Outline seven stages of collaboration.
- Suggest tactics for managing group dynamics and dysfunction.
- Provide tools for including all team members and bringing voices forward.
Course Overview
“Thinking Collaboratively: Working Together for Stronger Business Results” is a three-part virtual training course that offers practical tools and strategies for fostering teamwork, managing group dynamics, and navigating the complexities of collaborative work.
The first part of the course focuses on the fundamentals: when and when not to collaborate. Participants will explore the costs of ineffective collaboration and identify behaviors that can either support or hinder teamwork. They’ll also learn about the seven stages of collaboration, from initial planning to the achievement of shared goals, and gain insight into common pitfalls that can disrupt team harmony.
In the second part, participants will dive deeper into diagnosing and addressing dysfunction within teams. They’ll examine the fallout that can occur when collaboration goes wrong, from missed deadlines to strained relationships, and discuss practical solutions to keep teams aligned and on track. This segment emphasizes routines and habits that foster a healthy team environment, allowing members to work together smoothly, even when the pressure is on.
The final segment introduces advanced tools and techniques for effective collaboration. Participants will discover ideation tools that spark creativity, practice methods for ensuring every voice is heard in meetings, and learn the keys to building transparent, trust-filled relationships. Special emphasis will be placed on managing discussions and leading collaborative meetings that drive progress, ensuring all team members are engaged and committed to shared goals.
Segment One Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants should be able to:
- Decide when and when not to collaborate.
- Discuss the costs of bad collaboration.
- Describe four behavioral patterns people may exhibit when collaborating.
- Explain the seven stages of collaboration.
- Identify issues on teams that may limit collaboration.
Segment One Modules
- Think Before Connecting: When and When Not to Collaborate
- Four Types of Behaviors: What Works and What Doesn’t
- From A to B: Seven Stages of Collaboration
- Team Dysfunction: Identifying and Addressing Problems
Segment Two Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the fallout that occurs when a team is dysfunctional.
- Describe solutions for addressing dysfunction.
- Put routines in place to maintain a healthy team that’s ready, willing, and able to collaborate when the conditions demand it.
- Identify solutions to common challenges.
Segment Two Modules
- The Fallout: What Happens When Teams Face Dysfunction
- Solutions for Dealing with Dysfunction: Removing Obstacles
- Care and Feeding: Healthy Teams
- Solve This: Addressing Common Problems
Segment Three Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants should be able to:
- Use a range of ideation tools.
- Bring voices forward during a meeting.
- Build relationships, promote transparency, and share the vision.
- Follow best practices when running collaborative meetings.
Segment Three Modules
- Ideas on the Table: Bringing Voices Forward
- Managing Discussion: Hearing Everyone
- A Balanced Stool: Three Keys to Collaborative Meetings
- Great Mechanics: More on Meetings
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Improve their collaboration and teamwork skills to achieve better business results.
- Understand and manage group dynamics to foster productive, inclusive environments.
- Develop practical strategies for leading and participating in collaborative projects.
- Strengthen communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making within team settings.
Suggested Format
- Three-Segment Virtual Classroom Course
Questions This Page Answers About Collaboration Training
- Where can I find virtual training to improve team collaboration skills?
- Who offers courses that help employees work together effectively to achieve business goals?
- How can my team learn to manage group dynamics and avoid dysfunction?
- What are best practices for leading and participating in collaborative meetings?