Team Building

Develop from work groups into effective decision-making teams 

This full day session, for associates at any level in the organization, addresses how groups form into effective decision-making teams. The program provides the participant with a basic understanding of team dynamics, how teams positively impact productivity, and the impact of effective communication in a team environment. The session includes applying the course material in a team building exercise.

Pre-requisite: Lean Overview must be taken prior to attending Team Building. 

Course Content Includes: 

• The benefits of teams for both companies and individuals
• The definition of a “team”
• The three types of teams
• The four stages of team development
• Identifying participant’s Team Player Style
• Skills for:

1. Developing communication
2. Conducting effective meetings
3. Identifying team roles and responsibilities
4. Resolving conflicts
5. Establishing team guidelines
6. Establishing team mission and goals
7. Making group decisions

• Use of Visual Communication 

Upon completion of the Team Building session, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the four requirements for teamwork to occur
• Describe how teams increase productivity
• Define the characteristics of an effective team
• Communicate with team members more effectively
• Generate and use a meeting agenda
• Help team members establish guidelines for team behaviors
• Understand the Plan – Do – Check – Act model
• Understand the evolution of self-directed work teams