Working in Teams: A Practical Guide

An introductory-level course by UQx

Course Description

Welcome to "Working in Teams: A Practical Guide," an enlightening and comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential teamwork skills crucial for success in today's professional landscape. This introductory-level course, offered by UQx, delves deep into the intricacies of effective teamwork, providing you with invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance your performance as both a team member and a leader.

Throughout this course, you'll explore the fundamental aspects of teamwork, including the importance of teams in modern workplaces, individual roles within a team, systems and processes that foster effective collaboration, and strategies for addressing team conflicts. By the end of this journey, you'll be armed with a versatile set of skills and resources that can be applied to any team setting, regardless of your field or industry.

What Students Will Learn

  • Understanding team dynamics and the lifecycle of teams
  • Identifying traits of high-performing teams
  • Recognizing and leveraging diverse personalities and role preferences within teams
  • Analyzing team potential and developing strategies for success
  • Implementing everyday teamwork planning tools
  • Developing leadership, assertiveness, and cooperation skills
  • Maintaining effective team communication and embracing diversity
  • Addressing and resolving team conflicts and dysfunction

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is designed as an introductory-level course, making it accessible to learners from all backgrounds and disciplines.

Course Coverage

  • Types of teams and their lifecycles
  • Characteristics of high-performing teams
  • Individual roles and personalities within teams
  • Team analysis and strategy development
  • Project planning and decision-making tools
  • Leadership and assertiveness in team settings
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Conflict resolution and team problem-solving

Who This Course Is For

  • Students preparing to enter the workforce
  • Professionals looking to enhance their teamwork skills
  • Aspiring team leaders and managers
  • Anyone interested in improving their ability to work collaboratively

Real-World Applications

  • Improving collaboration in workplace teams
  • Enhancing project management capabilities
  • Resolving conflicts in professional and personal settings
  • Developing leadership skills for future career advancement
  • Improving communication in diverse team environments
  • Increasing overall productivity and efficiency in team-based work

Syllabus

  1. What is a team?
  2. Personalities and role preferences in teams
  3. Critique a hypothetical team
  4. Everyday teamwork planning tools
  5. Leadership, assertiveness, and cooperation
  6. Maintaining your team
  7. Addressing team conflict