Introduction
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s at home, in the community,
or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a
strong team will benefit any organisation and will lead to more successes than not. Team and
group dynamics are influenced by many factors, such as the larger context in which the team
operates, the organisation, the team identity itself, and the mix of individuals within the team.
Within this mix of influences are the individual team members who likely have specific kinds
of work to perform and specific roles on the team. Individual members influence the team
dynamics as well, so much so that when the composition of the team changes, the team
dynamics will change. An important note, team members are individuals first, and they each
bring different talents, perspectives, values, and experiences to the work of the team. The
more self-awareness each team member has, the more actively he or she can contribute. The
more each team member knows about the other team members, the better she or he can tap
into the talents and experiences of others for better team performance. This essentially
involves the key aspects of relationships and communication. Individuals of different
personality types are unique in the ways they build relationships and deal with conflict. When
we try to forge better relationships, we can easily do something that undermines the
relationship instead of improving it if we don’t take these differences into account.
Personality differences show up in how we tend to communicate as well as how we like to be
communicated with. Amazingly, teams often start right off doing the work rather than
clarifying what the work is. They assume others see the assignments in the same ways they
do. Much conflict and waste of time and resources could be avoided if teams spent a little bit
of time to be sure they all share the same view of what they are to be doing and what the
outcomes will look like.
Program Objectives
This program aims to:
● Infuse the sense of belonging
● Work together without hierarchy
● Create trust with each other
● Enhance interpersonal communication
● Create an enjoyable environment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants shall be able to
● Enhance relationship among team members
● Increase trust among team members
● Increase productivity in the organisation