Course Code: teamworkcommslead
Duration: 8 hours
Prerequisites:
  • No prerequisites required

Audience

  • Managers
  • Administrative staff
  • Operations personnel
Overview:

This leadership, communications, and teamwork training is designed to empower managers, administrative staff, and operations personnel with the essential skills to foster better collaboration across departments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level operations team members who wish to improve personal leadership, communication, and teamwork within their departments.

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

  • Develop personal leadership skills to foster collaboration and inspire others.
  • Enhance effective communication to improve interdepartmental interactions.
  • Strengthen teamwork abilities for more efficient and cohesive project management.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline:

Introduction to Personal Leadership

  • Understanding personal leadership vs. positional leadership
  • Identifying personal values, strengths, and areas for growth

Self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence

  • The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership
  • Practical exercises for increasing self-awareness and empathy

Building Influence and Trust

  • Developing influence through integrity and authenticity
  • Trust-building exercises across departments

Decision Making and Problem Solving

  • Techniques for making clear and confident decisions
  • Collaborative problem-solving methods for leaders

Reflection and Personal Action Plan

  • Developing a personal leadership improvement plan
  • Peer feedback on leadership challenges and opportunities

The Foundations of Effective Communication

  • Communication styles and their impact in a diverse workplace
  • Understanding barriers to communication and overcoming them

Active Listening and Empathy

  • How to listen actively and show understanding
  • Techniques for empathetic communication in high-stakes scenarios

Non-verbal Communication and Body Language

  • The importance of non-verbal cues in professional interactions
  • Managing body language for positive interpersonal relationships

Effective Feedback and Conflict Resolution

  • Providing constructive feedback that fosters improvement
  • Conflict management strategies for diverse work environments

Optimizing Communication Channels

  • Choosing the right communication tools for interdepartmental dialogue
  • Leveraging technology for effective collaboration

The Dynamics of High-performing Teams

  • Key characteristics of successful teams
  • Identifying roles and responsibilities within teams

Building Trust and Collaboration in Teams

  • Establishing trust and transparency across departments
  • Fostering a collaborative team culture

Team Communication and Collaboration Tools

  • Tools and techniques for effective team collaboration
  • Streamlining interdepartmental workflows

Managing Diversity in Teams

  • Leveraging diverse perspectives for innovation
  • Inclusive teamwork strategies

Teamwork Challenges and Solutions

  • Overcoming common challenges in interdepartmental teamwork
  • Solutions for cross-functional team success

Team Building Activity and Action Planning

  • Interactive team-building exercises
  • Creating action plans for enhanced teamwork across departments

Summary and Next Steps