Building the Team
A workplace research project carried out in 2004 found that 40% of UK employees feel that the teams in which they work consistently fail to meet their basic targets. This alarming statistic suggests that many businesses are both underperforming and creating unhappy, unfulfilled employees. Effective teams boost productivity and help create positive working environments, so good teambuilding skills are a must-have for every successful manager. Find out how to combine the right blend of individuals, strengths and aptitudes with this starter course in Building the Team. You'll discover the characteristics of good and bad teams, and
learn how sound team management gets the best results for your business. Who is the course for? Building the Team is for people who are likely to become line managers. It is also suitable for those who are already in post, but have had little or no formal training and limited work experience. There are no formal entry requirements and the easy to follow, step-by-step format of this course means participants can work at their own pace, making it ideal for anyone new to the subject. What will you get from this course?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- understand the difference between groups and teams
- identify the stages of team development
- describe the changing role of the team builder
- explain the roles within a team
- understand the principals of building an effective team.

