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Characteristics of a Great Team

Learn how to establish the dynamics that transform a group of people into a united team
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner Provider Cara Terrance  4 Lessons ·  10m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

Just because a group of people are assembled to work together does not guarantee they will automatically function cohesively as a team. Some teams come together naturally well from the start, but most teams require development to work through group dynamic issues. In this course, you’ll gain an understanding of the characteristics of a great team and how to foster greatness in the team by better understanding your team dynamics. You’ll learn how to embrace and foster diversity in the team, as well as how to increase team cohesion. By the end of this course you’ll have acquired skillsfor building trust among team members and best practices for assessing your team’s effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the characteristics of a great team and how to foster greatness by understanding team dynamics
  • Embrace and foster diversity within the team and discover ways to do so
  • Increase team cohesion and recognize what a cohesive team truly looks like
  • Apply best practices to build trust among team members
  • Assess your team's effectiveness consistently and understand why ongoing assessment is important

Key Takeaways

  • Assembling a group of people to work together does not guarantee they will function cohesively as a team.
  • Some teams come together naturally, but most require development to work through group dynamic issues.
  • Understanding team dynamics helps foster greatness within a team.
  • Embracing diversity, increasing cohesion, and building trust are key to a great team.
  • Assessing a team's effectiveness should be performed consistently.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You'll gain an understanding of the characteristics of a great team and how to foster greatness by better understanding your team dynamics, including how to embrace and foster diversity, increase team cohesion, build trust among team members, and assess your team's effectiveness.

What topics does this course cover?

The course covers embracing diversity, team cohesion, constant team assessment, and building trust.

Why does this course emphasize team development?

Because just because a group of people is assembled to work together does not guarantee they will automatically function cohesively; while some teams come together naturally, most require development to work through group dynamic issues.

What skills will I acquire by the end of this course?

By the end of the course you'll have acquired skills for building trust among team members and best practices for assessing your team's effectiveness.