The nature of the team one is in strongly influences their happiness and effectiveness. Team settings often involve making important decisions that impact people throughout the organization. Developing skills in building effective teams and understanding what makes a team effective is beneficial for everyone.

One common misconception is that teams are a cure-all for organizational problems. There is a belief that simply gathering a group of individuals to address an issue or find a solution is sufficient to achieve organizational goals.

Team building requires careful consideration of various factors such as the selection of team members, the representation of different skill sets, the clarity of objectives, and the commitment of team members to the group’s goals. These factors significantly influence the success or failure of a group effort.

In this session, participants will learn about the key elements of team formation and development, and their impact on the final outcome. They will also have the chance to evaluate two team scenarios and discuss the successes and failures in each. Throughout the lesson, participants will gain knowledge on the following topics:

• Team development
• An important factor in constructing high performing teams
• Why team composition is crucial for success