Unlock the skills to collaborate effectively and communicate confidently within groups and teams. Learn practical strategies to foster a positive team culture, facilitate meetings, and give meaningful feedback.
Whether you're leading a team or participating in one, effective communication is essential for group success. Developed with CommLabASU, this course explores the fundamentals of team dynamics, conflict resolution, and active listening. Through real-world examples, interactive exercises, and reflective prompts, you'll gain tools to improve group interactions and outcomes.
This module delves into the foundational elements of building and sustaining highly productive team cultures. You will explore the various factors that contribute to a positive and effective team environment, learn strategies for fostering collaboration, and understand how to proactively address common challenges that can hinder team success. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to identify the characteristics of a strong team culture and implement practical steps to cultivate such an environment within your own teams.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Maximizing productive team cultures•10分钟
7个插件•总计50分钟
Maximizing productive team cultures: Causes and resources•6分钟
Maximizing productive team cultures: Creating an optimal team culture•8分钟
Practice the solution: Creating a positive team culture•10分钟
Job aid: Maximizing a productive team culture•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Maximizing productive team cultures•10分钟
Maximizing productive team cultures: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Setting the team up for success•10分钟
Facilitating group meetings
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Effective meetings are crucial for team productivity and decision-making. This module focuses on developing your skills as a meeting facilitator, enabling you to lead engaging, efficient, and outcome-driven discussions. You will learn how to prepare for meetings, manage group dynamics, ensure active participation, and guide your team towards clear objectives. By mastering these facilitation techniques, you will transform your meetings from time-consuming obligations into valuable opportunities for collaboration and progress.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计8分钟
Quiz: Facilitating group meetings•8分钟
7个插件•总计57分钟
Facilitating group meetings: Causes and resources•10分钟
Facilitating group meetings: Running an effective meeting•11分钟
Practice the solution: Facilitating group meetings•10分钟
Job aid: How to facilitate an effective meeting•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Facilitate group meetings•10分钟
Facilitating group meetings: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Growing as a facilitator•10分钟
Using active listening with teams
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Active listening is a cornerstone of effective communication and crucial for building strong team relationships. In this module, you will learn the principles and techniques of active listening, focusing on how to apply them within a team context. You will discover how to truly hear and understand your teammates, fostering trust, reducing misunderstandings, and improving overall collaboration. This module will equip you with the skills to become a more empathetic and effective communicator, benefiting both your individual interactions and team dynamics.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Using active listening with teams•10分钟
7个插件•总计53分钟
Using active listening with teams: Causes and resources•6分钟
Using active listening with teams: Practice your active listening•11分钟
Practice the solution: Using active listening with your team•10分钟
Job aid: The HURIER Model for Active Listening•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Using active listening with teams•10分钟
Using active listening with teams: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Listening as a practice•10分钟
Reacting productively to conflicts
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Conflict is an inevitable part of any team environment, but how it's managed can significantly impact team cohesion and productivity. This module provides strategies for reacting productively to conflicts, transforming potential disruptions into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships. You will learn to identify different conflict styles, understand the underlying causes of disagreements, and apply effective resolution techniques. By the end of this module, you will be able to navigate challenging conversations with confidence and foster a more harmonious and resilient team.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计8分钟
Quiz: Reacting productively to conflicts•8分钟
7个插件•总计58分钟
Reacting productively to conflicts: Causes and resources•7分钟
Reacting productively to conflicts: Addressing group conflicts•15分钟
Practice the solution: Reacting productively to conflict•10分钟
Job aid: Strategy for conflict resolution•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Reacting productively to conflicts•10分钟
Reacting productively to conflict: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Resolving conflict at work•10分钟
Getting and giving group feedback
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Constructive feedback is essential for individual and team development. This module focuses on the art of both giving and receiving feedback effectively within a group setting. You will learn how to deliver feedback that is clear, actionable, and supportive, as well as how to receive feedback openly and use it for personal and team improvement. This module will equip you with the skills to create a culture of continuous learning and growth within your team, enhancing performance and fostering a positive feedback loop.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计8分钟
Quiz: Getting and giving group feedback•8分钟
7个插件•总计61分钟
Getting and giving group feedback: Causes and resources•7分钟
Getting and giving group feedback: Managing team efforts via feedback•18分钟
Practice the solution: Giving feedback to peers•10分钟
Job aid: Soliciting and giving feedback•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Getting and giving group feedback•10分钟
Getting and giving group feedback: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Giving effective feedback•10分钟
Course conclusion
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This concluding module includes an end-of-course survey and information regarding course completion. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our offerings and ensure future learners have an even better experience.
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