Team Building For Managers

Duration: 1 Day

Introduction

Teamwork is a part of everyday business life. Whether it’s virtual, in the office, or on the road, we are often expected to be a functional part of a team. Having a strong team, benefits every organization and will lead to more successes than not. Teamwork is how your participants will elevate that event or project from just OK to great!

Through our Team Building For Managers workshop participants will be encouraged to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. They will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member. Activities that build camaraderie, develop problem solving skills, and stimulate interaction will give your participants what is needed to be a great team member.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module 2: What Are The Benefits Of Team Building?

• Better Communication And Conflict Resolution
• Effectiveness
• Motivation
• Camaraderie
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module 3: Types Of Team Building

• Games
• Activities
• Education
• Social Gatherings
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module 4: Creating Team Chemistry

• Games For Introductions
• Games To Build Camaraderie
• Games For Problem Solving
• Games To Stimulate Interaction
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module 5: Improving Team Strength

• Games To Build Trust
• Games To Motivate
• Games To Build Communication
• Games For Conflict Resolution
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module 6: Engagement and Collaboration Activities

• Activities To Build Camaraderie
• Activities For Idea Sharing
• Activities To Build Trust
• Activities To Stimulate Interaction
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module 7: Building a Great Team Identity

• Activities To Motivate
• Activities To Improve Working Together
• Activities To Build Communication
• Activities For Conflict Resolution
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module 8: Social Gathering

• Singing / Karaoke
• Dinner / Pot Lucks
• Physical Activities
• Meetings
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module 9: Common Mistakes When Team Building

• Letting Cliques Develop
• Not Delegating Tasks
• Rewarding In Private / Criticizing In Public
• Disjointed Plans Of Grandeur
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module 10: Formatting A Team Building Plan

• Define The Goal
• Consult Team Members
• Research And Create Structure
• Keep It Fun
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module 11: Evaluations and Improvements

• Was The Goal Met?
• Was The Team Building Cohesive?
• What Did The Team Think Of The Team Building?
• How Can The Team Building Be Improved For Next Time?
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise
• Review Of The Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is aimed at junior managers / supervisors / team leads to middle managers.