Managing Teams Effectively

Course description

There are many aspects which affect the manner in which a successful manager leads their team. One of the most important aspects is the size of the team. Small teams (usually 3-10 members) require a completely different approach to leadership than larger teams (between 50+) do.

This course is designed to give participants an introduction to the dynamics of running either small, medium or large teams. Different approaches, strategies, techniques as well as management styles will be discussed in order to understand how best to approach ones own management style. At the end participants should understand the dynamics of their teams, how these teams interact with each other and how to adjust the structure of the team to achieve its goals and vision.

Objectives:

– To understand the nature of teams in general

– To understand how the size of a team affects its interaction

– To understand different management styles and techniques and how they best suit different teams

– To develop effective and workable team structures

– To gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement strategies to assist teams to achieve

Content:

– The Purpose and Power of a Team

– Basic Team Dynamics

– The Influence Group Size Has on a Team

– Small, Medium and Large Team Management Styles

– Team Structures that Work

– Adjusting Poor Performing Teams

– Team Strategies

– When Teams Break Down

– Building Teams Back Up

Certification:

Participants receive the Griffin College Certificate in Managing Teams.