Description

In today’s workplace, there is an expectation for individuals to work cohesively together as teams. Yet, the effectiveness of teams can be inconsistent. What differentiates a high-performing team from one characterized as under-performing? What is the role of leadership in these two divergent outcomes? What can you do to become a more effective leader managing a high-performing team?

In this course, participants will develop their self-awareness through the development of critical skills to support them in effectively leading their teams to a higher level of performance, cohesion and sustainability, through continuous learning and improvement.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the participant will be able to:
  • Explain the stages of team development and the management responsibilities in relation to each stage
  • Recognize the conditions needed to develop cohesive and creative teams
  • Actively explore strategies to apply these conditions for your team
  • Develop strategies to foster increased engagement
  • Integrate tips and tricks to adjust your leadership approach dependent upon people and situational variables
  • Provide feedback, both positive and negative

Duration

12 hours

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Instructor

Nell van Walsum, M.Sc., PMP, has over 30 years’ experience as an executive, leadership mentor, advisor, facilitator, and instructor. Ms. van Walsum is a scientist, was president of a local environmental consulting firm, and currently works as an independent consultant focusing on leadership and co-creation (i.e. Nell is part of the leadership team of the Innovation Inclusion Hub in Ottawa to promote co-creation of innovation through inclusion). As an independent consultant she has worked for industry, academia, government, and NGO’s, in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

 

Excellent course; great information! I thought the role-playing exercises were very helpful.