Introduction

The Advanced Teamwork & Cooperation Skills course is designed as a practical program for delegates to implement collaborative methods of teamwork within their organizations and leverage the innovative potential of all team members. In today’s competitive business landscape, teamwork and innovation are fundamental to competitive strategy and serve as key drivers of success. Organizations must foster cooperative teamwork and innovation to thrive and remain competitive.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Seek input and involve others by using an empowering, collaborative approach.
• Foster collaboration among teams and individual team members and clarify the team’s purpose.
• Apply a team-based approach to problem-solving when appropriate.
• Resolve conflicts and ambiguities that hinder team progress.
• Encourage collaboration across different groups, including sharing best practices and drawing on others’ expertise.
• Help teams clarify their purpose, direction, and ground rules for effective teamwork.
• Discourage “we vs. they” thinking and encourage unity within teams.

Target Audience

• Senior Executives and Directors
  Leaders who are responsible for fostering collaboration and innovation within their teams to gain a competitive advantage.
• Middle and Senior Managers
  Managers who oversee teams and want to improve team cooperation, resolve conflicts, and build high-performing teams.
• HR and Organizational Development Professionals
  HR leaders focused on developing and implementing team-building and collaboration strategies in the organization.
• Project and Program Managers
  Professionals responsible for managing cross-functional teams, leading them to work collaboratively and creatively to achieve project goals.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
  Business owners aiming to create and manage teams that thrive on collaboration and innovation.
• Team Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
  Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills in promoting teamwork and fostering an environment of innovation.
• Consultants and Coaches
  Consultants helping organizations build high-performing teams, improve teamwork, and drive innovation.

5-Day Training Outline

Day 1: Dynamics of Teamwork & Innovation

• The Nature of Innovation
• The Nature of Innovative Teams
• The Brain & Learned Behaviors
• Creativity & Innovative Teams
• Developing an Innovative Team Mindset
• The Power of Team Collaboration

Day 2: Building Innovative Teamwork

• Innovative Team Values
• High-Performance Goals and Metrics
• Organizing Innovative Teams
• Innovative Team Leadership
• Designing a Team Building Program
• Profiling Team Members

Day 3: Creating the Right Environment for Teams

• Introduction to Advanced Teamwork
• The Individual Creative Work
• The New Role of Leadership
• The Red Quadrant
• Team Trust Issues
• Creative Abrasion of Conflict

Day 4: Targeting Team Energy

• The Difference of Indifference
• A Team’s Picture of Success
• Strategic Priority Areas
• Developing a Clear Consensus
• The Leader’s Decision-Making Process
• The Power of Accountability

Day 5: Team Cooperation Skills

• Team Gatherings and Team Decisions
• Product Performance
• Creating Team Environments
• Value-Added Activities
• Inner Team Conflict