Team Building/Team Working

A healthy, high performance team will perform productively and at a quality well beyond the levels achieved by individual members working independently.  In this era of stressful organizations, success is only possible with cooperation.  Work groups that do not function as teams will not achieve results.  Leadership, problem solving abilities and productivity are all outcomes of a smoothly functioning work team.  Team building recognizes the talents of individuals while acknowledging the fact that the whole is greater than the parts. 

Participants in this workshop will be introduced to an understanding of the concepts underlying successful teamwork.  They will explore the dynamics of a team, the typical weaknesses, and the ingredients to success through team.

The workshop is almost entirely interactive.  Using role-play, simulation, discussion and adventure based activities; participants will be challenged to resolve problem situations.  The group work is both challenging and fun and will emphasize group cooperation and a team mind-set.  Each participant will share in the excitement associated with completing a challenging objective, ultimately realizing that their involvement is an integral part of achieving group goals.

Learning Objectives:
	Understand the key principles of team building
	Define the stages of group development
	Develop guidelines for team interaction
	Learn how to function as a useful, productive team member
	Apply team based communication skills
	Learn problem solving skills for team productivity