In this competitive job market, you need to have some specific skills and knowledge to start your career and establish your position. This Virtual Team Building course will help you understand the current demands, trends and skills in the sector. The course will provide you with the essential skills you need to boost your career growth in no time. The Virtual Team Building course will give you clear insight and understanding about your roles and responsibilities, job perspective and future opportunities in this field. You will be familiarised with various actionable techniques, career mindset, regulations and how to work efficiently. This course is designed to provide an introduction to Virtual Team Building and offers an excellent way to gain the vital skills and confidence to work toward a successful career. It also provides access to proven educational knowledge about the subject and will support those wanting to attain personal goals in this area. Learning Objectives Learn the fundamental skills you require to be an expert Explore different techniques used by professionals Find out the relevant job skills & knowledge to excel in this profession Get a clear understanding of the job market and current demand Update your skills and fill any knowledge gap to compete in the relevant industry CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge Who is this Course for? Whether you are a beginner or an existing practitioner, our CPD accredited Virtual Team Building course is perfect for you to gain extensive knowledge about different aspects of the relevant industry to hone your skill further. It is also great for working professionals who have acquired practical experience but require theoretical knowledge with a credential to support their skill, as we offer CPD accredited certification to boost up your resume and promotion prospects. Entry Requirement Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this Virtual Team Building course. This course will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject. The course is open to students from any academic background, as there is no prerequisites to enrol on this course. The course materials are accessible from an internet enabled device at anytime of the day. CPD Certificate from Course Gate At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £4.99 and the hard copy for £9.99. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £12.99. Career path The Virtual Team Building will help you to enhance your knowledge and skill in this sector. After accomplishing this course, you will enrich and improve yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction 00:04:00 Module 01: Qualities of a Successful Team Qualities of a Successful Team 00:04:00 Goals & Objectives for Working As a Team 00:05:00 5 Reasons Why Your Entire Team Should Contribute to Your Content Efforts 00:05:00 How Team Members can Support One Another's Well-Being 00:03:00 The Five Business Benefits of a Diverse Team 00:04:00 Effective Leadership: Why it's Important and How It's Achieved 00:05:00 Module 02: Communicating Effectively as a Team Communicating Effectively as a Team 00:05:00 7 Ways to Improve Team Communication 00:04:00 Advantages & Disadvantages of Group Cohesiveness & Productivity 00:04:00 3 Crucial Steps to Create Role Clarity within Your Team 00:05:00 Why Consistency Matters in Leadership 00:04:00 Importance of Courtesy in Business Communication 00:14:00 Module 03: Team Building Models Team Building Models 00:04:00 Traditional Team Building Model 00:03:00 Team Spirit Built from the Top 00:04:00 The Cutting Edge Team 00:05:00 What Are the Characteristics of a Task Force Group in Business? 00:03:00 Module 04: Team Building Process Team Building Process 00:05:00 The Forming Stage 00:04:00 The Storming Stage 00:04:00 The Norming Stage 00:04:00 The Performing Stage 00:04:00 The Adjourning Stage 00:05:00 Challenges of Managing a Virtual Team 00:05:00 The Cyber Team Model 00:03:00 Module 05: Challenges of Managing a Virtual Team How to Communicate With Remote Teams 00:03:00 How to Manage Remote Project Teams Effectively 00:04:00 10 Ways to Build Positive and Effective Work Relationships 00:04:00 7 Ways to Recover Your Team from Focus Loss 00:04:00 6 Ways Managers can Increase Team Accountability 00:04:00 Module 06: Team Building Exercises Team Building Exercises 00:03:00 Magic Cane (Helium Stick) 00:03:00 Barter Puzzle 00:03:00 Bridge Build 00:03:00 What's my name? 00:03:00 Grab Bag Skits 00:02:00 Conclusion Review 00:03:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Students will come away with knowledge and skills to become a top-notch team performer. This workshop will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. 1 - GETTING STARTED Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - DEFINING SUCCESS What is a Team? An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen's Four-Phase Model 3 - TYPES OF TEAMS The Traditional Team Self-Directed Teams E-Teams 4 - THE FIRST STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-FORMING Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 5 - THE SECOND STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-STORMING The Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 6 - THE THIRD STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-NORMING The Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 7 - THE FOURTH STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-PERFORMING Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 8 - TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES The Benefits and Disadvantages Team-Building Activities That Won't Make People Cringe Choosing a Location for Team-Building 9 - MAKING THE MOST OF TEAM MEETINGS Setting the Time and Place Trying the 50-Minute Meeting Using Celebrations of All Sizes 10 - SOLVING PROBLEMS AS A TEAM The Six Thinking Hats Encouraging Brainstorming Building Consensus 11 - ENCOURAGING TEAMWORK Some Things to Do Some Things to Avoid Some Things to Consider 12 - WRAPPING UP Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Teamwork and Team Building training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Teamwork and Team Building course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
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Are you a leader or head of a team and want to learn how to improve your team dynamics? Do you need to learn how to build your team to be able to help your organization succeed? Or are you someone who aspires to become one? Then you will be able to learn the important team building skills to help your team and organization improve in this course. Description: Teamwork and cooperation are crucial to help any organization or business succeed. Business is composed of people who are working together to attain its goals. To have a successful team, you need to learn the concept and the factors of success in teamwork. You will learn the four phases of team development and how you can apply this to your organization through this. Through this course, you will understand team building strategies and the organization which you can benefit from. More importantly, you will identify the appropriate actions and how to encourage your team in working diligently. Who is the course for? Department heads or team leaders who want to know about teamwork team building. People who want to learn about the importance of teamwork and team building. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Team Work Team Building Course is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Chief Executive Department Head Human Resource Manager Supervisor Team Leader. Team Work & Team Building Course Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - Defining Success 00:30:00 Module Three - Types of Teams 00:30:00 Module Four- - The First Stage of Team Development - Forming 00:15:00 Module Five- - The Second Stage of Team Development - Storming 01:00:00 Module Six- - The Third Stage of Team Development - Norming 01:00:00 Module Seven - The Fourth Stage of Team Development - Performing 01:00:00 Module Eight - Team Building Activities 00:30:00 Module Nine - Making the Most of Team Meetings 01:00:00 Module Ten - Solving Problems as a Team 00:30:00 Module Eleven - Encouraging Teamwork 00:15:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 01:00:00 Activities Team Work & Team Building Course- Activities 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Team Work & Team Building Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Team Work & Team Building Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
Are you aspiring to become a team leader? If you want to know how to become an effective leader through conducting team building, then this course will be perfect for you and your team members! Description: You have the potential to become a leader and in this course, you will learn the skills to unleash your potential to become an inspiring team leader. You realise that your employees or team members are the most crucial factor in your business or company. You need to have the right skills to teach them how to develop for the company's success, and this course will train you in that. You will learn that team building is a solid way to help your team become closer which will result in more effective and efficient outputs. In this course, you will be able to hire and recruits employees and have them trained to unleash their creativity. Who is the course for? For employees who are aiming for a promotion, joining a team leader role for the first time or looking forward to becoming a top executive. Or anyone who is interested in becoming a team leader. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Advanced Team Building Course will be useful and beneficial for the management positions, specifically the following careers: Administrative Services Manager Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers Agricultural Managers Architectural and Engineering Managers Compensation and Benefits Managers Computer and Information Systems Manager Construction Managers Financial Managers Food Services Managers Human Resources Managers Industrial Production Managers Management Directors Medical and Health Managers Natural Sciences Managers Top Executives. Team Building Introduction To Team Building 00:30:00 Effective Use Of Online Tools 00:15:00 Celebrate Your Commitment In Style 00:30:00 Empower Your Team To Innovate and Execute 00:30:00 Always Motivate Your Team 00:30:00 Keeping Up To Date On Your Own Training 00:15:00 Always Support And Train Your Team 00:30:00 Benefits Of Building A Good Team 00:15:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Building Effective Teams Defining Teams 00:15:00 Establishing Team Norms 00:15:00 Working as a Team 00:15:00 Your Team Player Type 01:00:00 Building Team Trust 00:15:00 The Stages of Team Development 00:30:00 Communication 00:30:00 Becoming a Good Team Player 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam-Advanced Team Building Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam-Advanced Team Building Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
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