Teamwork Foundations

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Free Online Course: Teamwork Foundations provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Teamwork Foundations is taught by Chris Croft.

Overview
  • Learn the qualities of effective teams and the role you, as a team member, play in creating a healthy, productive team.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Teamwork is the core
    • Getting the most from this course
    1. The Importance and Benefit of Team Working
    • Is it natural to work in a team?
    • Nobody's perfect
    2. What Makes a Good Team?
    • A shared vision of success
    • Dividing up the work
    • The five stages of a team task
    • The right environment
    • Communicating: When to speak up
    3. Difficulties That Teams Always Face
    • What is the best size of a team?
    • Seven causes of conflict
    • Risky shift and groupthink
    • Team behaviors to avoid
    • What to do if you find someone annoying
    4. Characteristics of Really Great Teams
    • Be honest and open
    • Be aware of your blind spot
    • Three ways to be nice
    • Forgiveness and carrying baggage
    5. What Makes a Great Team Player
    • Deliver results reliably
    • Deliver more than your share
    • Maintain a positive attitude
    • Be a great listener
    • Encourage quiet team members
    • The right amount of talking
    • Be able to play more than one role
    • Go the extra mile
    6. You Can Change How You Interact
    • Use your strengths
    • Your job, your comfort zone, and your potential
    • Three ways to deal with your weaknesses
    Conclusion
    • Ten ways to start improving