Energising and Empowering Employees

A Four-Week Course from the University of Adelaide

Course Description

Are you ready to transform your team into a powerhouse of motivation and success? The "Energising and Empowering Employees" course from the University of Adelaide is your gateway to mastering the art of team leadership. This four-week journey will equip you with cutting-edge strategies to boost employee motivation, foster a positive team culture, and drive your organization to new heights of achievement.

Imagine leading a team that's not just productive, but truly energized and empowered. A team that tackles challenges head-on, innovates effortlessly, and consistently surpasses expectations. This course will show you how to make that vision a reality.

What You'll Learn

  • The profound benefits of empowered and energized teams for both organizations and individuals
  • How to apply motivation theory to create high-performing teams
  • Techniques for strengths-based development and talent identification
  • Strategies for aligning employee talents with organizational needs
  • The art of creating a positive team culture that fosters resilience and success
  • Practical tools for identifying and celebrating your employees' unique strengths
  • Methods for optimizing team performance through strategic task allocation

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It's designed to be accessible for new and emerging managers, as well as experienced leaders looking to refresh their skills. A basic understanding of team management principles would be beneficial, but not required.

Course Content

  • The definition and characteristics of energized and empowered teams
  • Organizational and team advantages of employee empowerment
  • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation theory
  • Strengths-based development approaches
  • Talent identification tools and techniques
  • Strategies for matching employee strengths to team tasks and projects
  • Methods for leveraging organizational opportunities through employee talents

Who Should Take This Course

  • New and emerging managers or team leaders across all industries
  • Experienced managers looking to update their leadership approach
  • HR professionals interested in improving team dynamics
  • Entrepreneurs building and leading their own teams
  • Anyone aspiring to a leadership role who wants to develop critical management skills

Real-World Applications

  • Improve team productivity and morale in your current workplace
  • Develop a management style that attracts and retains top talent
  • Create a positive work culture that enhances employee satisfaction and retention
  • Optimize team performance by strategically aligning tasks with individual strengths
  • Boost your organization's resilience and adaptability to change
  • Enhance your leadership resume with in-demand team management skills
  • Foster innovation and creativity within your team
  • Improve conflict resolution and team communication

Course Syllabus

Week 1: Benefits of energised and empowered teams

  • Defining energized and empowered teams
  • Organizational and team advantages
  • Characteristics of energized teams
  • Characteristics of empowered teams

Week 2: Creating energised and empowered teams

  • Motivation theory (intrinsic and extrinsic)
  • Applying motivation theory to energize and empower teams

Week 3: Identifying talents and strengths

  • Introduction to strengths-based development
  • Talent identification tools and techniques
  • Applying talent identification in team contexts

Week 4: Matching talents and strengths to team tasks and projects

  • Aligning team strengths with project requirements
  • Strategies for bringing out the best in team members
  • Leveraging talents for organizational benefit

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to transform your team into a motivated, empowered force that drives success for your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and create a thriving team culture!