December 2 - 4, 2008 Instructor: Deborah Loucks Washington, DC $895 February 2 - 4, 2009 Instructor: Joseph Hines Washington, DC $895 March 17 - 19, 2009 Instructor: David Lambert Seattle, WA $895 March 30 - April 1, 2009 Instructor: Gary Segers Las Vegas, NV $895 April 6 - 8, 2009 Instructor: Robyn McKenry Westminster, CO $895 April 13 - 15, 2009 Instructor: Joseph Hines Washington, DC $895 May 5 - 7, 2009 Instructor: Deborah Loucks Washington, DC $895 May 27 - 29, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 June 10 - 12, 2009 Chicago, IL $895 June 15 - 17, 2009 Instructor: Deborah Deichman Washington, DC $895 June 29 - July 1, 2009 Instructor: Deborah Deichman Philadelphia, PA $895 July 8 - 10, 2009 Instructor: Kathleen McCleskey Dallas, TX $895 August 17 - 19, 2009 Washington, DC $895 September 1 - 3, 2009 St. Louis, MO $895 September 16 - 18, 2009 Washington, DC $895 September 28 - 30, 2009 Instructor: Debra Schoenstein San Francisco, CA $895
Overview:
Acquire the knowledge and skills you need to be an outstanding team/group leader. Bring your team/group to a higher level by confidently managing tasks and motivating members to be the best they can be.
Auditors will want to take Team-Developed Audit Reports (AUDT9601G) .
Also see: Jump-Starting High-Performing Teams (TDEV7021D) for a basic course in team skills; Leadership Essentials (MGMT7020D) or Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (ADMB7006D) for introductory courses in leadership.
This course is also part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management and part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Project Management .
Managers and leaders of task forces, teams or work groups. It is also ideal for anyone who is responsible for building and facilitating teams.
Distance Education Option: Leading Teams and Groups via GS Connect (TDEV8500A) .
Develop clear, common goals Define team leader roles and responsibilities Choose which leadership styles are appropriate for each phase of group development Apply collaborative problem-solving and decision-making techniques Make the most of different styles of behavior Explain effective leadership models Evaluate team/group performance
Syllabus -- Leading Teams and Groups, TDEV8200D, Grad. School, USDA
DAY ONE
Introduction
Welcome/Administration
Course Purpose
Introductory exercise
Module One: A Model For Team Effectiveness
Overview
Team Effectiveness Model
Exercise: Team Effectiveness
Vision (inc. video)
Exercise: Team Vision
Wrap-up
Module Two: "Extraordinary" Team Leadership
Overview
Team Leadership Practices Inventory (Team LPI)
Team Leadership Model
Steps for Communicating Tasks
Decision-Making
DAY TWO
Module Three: Interpersonal Communication and Appreciating Individual Differences
Overview
Listening Skills
Responding to Input
Exercise: Personal Feedback Experience
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Exercise: Giving Appropriate Feedback
Tips on Constructive Feedback
Appreciating Individual Differences
Exercise: Style Flexing
Module Four: Leading Team Efforts
Overview
Project Planning Simulation
Simulation Debrief
The OMR Model
Work Management Model
Guiding Principles For Performance Measurement
Balanced Scorecard Methodology
DAY THREE
Exercise: Work Planning
Module Five: Motivation, Coaching, And Conflict Management
Overview
Motivation Theory (inc. video)
Exercise: Personal Motivation Exercise
Coaching Model
Exercise: Coaching Role Play
Conflict Management
Life Styles Inventory (Conflict)
Conflict Management Styles
Conflict Scenario
Module Six: The Back Home Plan
Course Closing and Evaluation
