How to Build an Effective and Balanced Team

Name: How to Build an Effective and Balanced Team
Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)

Understand the team so you can get the best out of the team

Created bySarah Brooks

Last updated 8/2023

English

What you'll learn

Learn about the characteristics of an effective team - how is a team made up
The evolution of a team - what are the stages of the team's development
Team roles - balancing a team
Building trust through effective communication
Uniting the team to achieve a common goal

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 41m total length

Introduction1:34
This video sets out the aims and objectives of the session and briefly describes what you'll be seeing.
Behavioural Characteristics of Effective Teams8:01
What is the difference between groups and teams? Defining the behavioural characteristics of effective teams, what makes a good team?
The Evolution of Teams10:25
Learn about the Tuckman Model and avoiding being stuck in the 'storming' phase.
Team Roles9:22
This lecture looks at the balance of skills and personalities within a team and the potential for conflict because of mismatched priorities
Uniting the Team Behind a Common Purpose11:40
How to work collaboratively towards a common purpose

Requirements

No previous experience is required to attend this course and you do not need any software alterations. Being part of a team or leading a team would be an advantage when taking this course and having a pen and paper to take notes would be useful. If you have ever been part of a team this course will give you an insight as to how teams function.

Description

Effective teams offer numerous benefits in various aspects of life. Firstly, they foster collaboration, where individuals with diverse skills and perspectives combine their strengths to achieve common goals. This leads to increased creativity and innovation as team members share and build upon each other's ideas.

Secondly, effective teams improve productivity and efficiency. They distribute tasks according to members' expertise, reducing the workload on any one individual and ensuring tasks are completed more quickly and with higher quality.

Moreover, effective teams boost employee morale and job satisfaction. A sense of belonging and mutual support within the team creates a positive work environment, leading to higher retention rates and reduced absenteeism.

Effective teams also enhance decision-making. By pooling viewpoints and knowledge, teams can make informed choices, reducing the risk of errors or oversight.

Teams facilitate learning and skill development. Collaborating with others allows team members to learn from each other's experiences and expertise, promoting continuous growth.

Lastly, effective teams contribute to the organisation's overall success. Their ability to adapt, solve complex problems, and consistently deliver results positively impacts the company's performance and competitiveness.

In conclusion, an effective team is a powerful asset, promoting innovation, productivity, job satisfaction, decision-making, learning, and overall organizational success.

Who this course is for:

This will be useful for anyone who is part of a team or will be leading a team. This applies to sports teams as well as business teams. It is aimed at people who wish to learn how to take advantage of the knowledge related to the make up of teams.