Group process skills are
an integral part of a project team. Making
the most of that time spent in working in groups is essential.
This program is designed to give participants the skills necessary
to make their time together more effective.
Participants
will apply the roles, tools, and processes learned in this course to
dramatically improve the productivity of project team meetings. An immediate observable result will be that more work is
accomplished in less time.
Learning Objectives
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Learn
what a team is and the different types of teams
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Identify
components of an effective meeting.
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Use
standard meeting roles and tools to ensure participation by all
attendees, manage meeting time, and improve meeting discipline.
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Develop
consensus through group decision-making tools.
- Ensure
accountability and results through effective follow-up procedures.
Audience
Any manager or employee involved in
project team meetings.
Course Outline
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What
is a Team? |
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Three
Types of Teams |
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Five
Specific Roles on Teams |
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Major
Steps in Conducting Effective Meetings |
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Meeting
Planner Checklist |
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Assigned
Roles for Team Meetings |
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Tools
for Team Meetings |
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Team
Ground Rules |
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Evaluating
Team Process |
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Team
Meeting Observation Form |
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Nominal
Group Technique (NGT) |
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Meeting
Leader Checklist |
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Timekeeper
Checklist |
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Gatekeeper
Checklist |
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Scribe
Checklist |
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Coach
Checklist |
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Judge
Checklist |
Program Format- 1 Day
This
one-day program is designed to give participants hands-on practice of the
necessary tools for a successful team meeting.
This program effectively combines discussion with role-plays and
team exercises. The maximum
class size is 20, but for optimum results 12-16 participants is ideal. |
