10 Ways to Be a Great Team Player in Challenging Times

Overview

Clarify your role, communicate better, give and get help, and connect as a team What you'll learn:

Understand the role of supportive team members, especially during difficult timesEvaluate how you see yourself vs. how other people on your team see youFacilitate discussions with your team members about how you can all support one another more effectivelyCommunicate in constructive ways, even under stressListen while mitigating he impact of unconscious biasesTake initiative (even if you're super busy)Be vulnerable and authentic without it feeling like you're oversharingHelp your team members without taking on more than you shouldDevelop cognitive flexibility to help you build resilienceKnow your role(s) on the team and know how to lean into your strengthsBe positive (even when things feel negative) Welcome to 10 Ways to Be a Great Team Player in Challenging Times.Research shows that working well with your team members can lead to less burnout, more growth opportunities, improved productivity, better problem solving, fewer errors, increased potential for innovation and creativity, safer risk-taking, happier team members, and enhanced personal growth and self-awareness.This is especially important in challenging times.So, what's a "challenging time"?A pandemicLayoffsNonstop changeEconomic uncertaintyLeadership upheavalWork overloadEmotional stressCompeting prioritiesOr anything that makes you or your team members feel challenged -- practically, emotionally, personally, interpersonally, etc.But it doesn't have to be so hard. In this course, you'll learn 10 important skills that everyone needs to be a great team player, especially when things feel hard or uncertain.This is a great course to take on your own OR for your team members to take together -- and then discuss "how are we doing?"By the end of this course, you'll have everything you need to start that conversation.And it all starts with self-awareness.In this course, you will learn how to:

Leverage the strengths of the best team you've ever been a part of (even if it's not THIS team)Build trust with your colleaguesFind opportunities to delight each otherCommunicate with clarity and impactListen with intent and to minimize biasBe vulnerable and authentic (without feeling too exposed)Help each other in ways you hadn't anticipatedDevelop cognitive flexibility so you can bounce back from setbacksBe positive when things feel negativeAssess where you're contributing most productively to the team, and identify where you need growAre you ready?

Let's get started!

Syllabus

• Introduction to Team Dynamics
Understanding team roles and responsibilities
Importance of collaboration in challenging times
• Effective Communication
Techniques for clear and concise communication
Active listening skills
• Building Trust Among Team Members
Strategies for trust-building
Importance of transparency and reliability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
Embracing change with a positive attitude
Developing resilience
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Techniques for collaborative problem-solving
Strategies for effective decision-making in teams
• Conflict Resolution
Identifying and addressing conflicts early
Techniques for mediating and negotiating solutions
• Leveraging Diversity
Valuing diverse perspectives and skills
Encouraging inclusive participation
• Motivation and Morale in Difficult Times
Techniques to boost team morale
Recognizing and rewarding contributions
• Time Management and Productivity
Prioritizing tasks and managing workload efficiently
Tools and techniques for enhancing team productivity
• Continuous Learning and Improvement
Encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing
Implementing feedback loops for ongoing improvement
• Conclusion and Commitment to Being a Great Team Player
Review of key takeaways
Personal action plan for becoming an effective team player

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Taught by

Deborah Grayson Riegel

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Subjects

Business