Managing Teams

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The focus of this module

  • What makes a group of people into a cohesive team
  • How to build a high-performing inclusive work environment, whatever your operating context, such as managing teams working remotely
  • About team roles and the dynamics and approaches to managing conflict
  • How to run effective meetings
  • How to build relationships and cooperation with other departments
  • How to inspire a shared vision – the importance of the ‘Why’ for people
  • How to communicate team- and agency-vision
  • Set clear, unambiguous ambitious goals.

Pre-work

We will be referring to a number of concepts and theories throughout the module.   To ensure that the classroom time can be spent on discussion and application in your context, it is essential that you complete the following pre-work. Be prepared to discuss your reflections during the workshop.

Article

Making virtual teams work - ten basic principles

Read the following LDC toolkits and reflect

Making meetings count
Influence without authority

Reflection:

Identify and prioritise your key stakeholders based on their impact and infuence on you and your area of work