The Power of Teamwork- Thursday, October 6, 2005

According to the experts, teams bring "talent," "difference," and "variety" to the mix. When managed effectively, this can set the ground for creating a unique competitive advantage for your firm through the firm's human resource asset, which is difficult to duplicate for competitors. By becoming aware of today's teams and teamwork, and their impact on your company, you can learn effective ways of dealing with prospective complex projects appropriately.

This course is not only designed to help you become aware of some of the major elements of teams in today's workforce, but also to give you some of the skills needed to maximize productivity. You can also gain a competitive advantage through being an effective team member and by understanding the basic elements of creating a high performance team.

Learn to

• Define and discuss team and teamwork
• Discuss the main elements of teams and teamwork
• Learn the skills of being a good team player
• Understand, value, and use teams effectively
• Recognize variables, biases and behaviors that hinder teamwork
• Effectively work with a diverse team
• Understand the importance of effective communication as well as diversity and conflict management skills in teamwork
• Build successful teams with effective leadership
• Become a "true" team member that is able to work effectively in the context of complex variables to create a high performing team
• Achieve organizational goals through team creativity and initiative
• Create a work environment where all individuals can contribute effectively to a team
• Create a competitive advantage for the organization through effective teams

Audience

Employees, team members, members of special projects and task forces, trainers, and managers at every level should attend, especially those who:

• Work with a diverse workforce,
• Are in jobs which require dependence and cooperation with others,
• Serve as members of a group or team in the organization,
• Are currently on a project or a task force with others,
• Manage employees in various departments as well as with suppliers and vendors,
• Work as a trainer to build effective teams, and
• Want to enhance their awareness of teamwork and synergy in the organization.

Program dates and locations:

Thursday, October 6, 2005
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NSU Main Campus, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

What is the fee?

The program fee of $395 includes tuition and instructional materials. The fee is subject to change and is payable in advance.

How can I register?