Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams

Course Description

Experts say that the single most important factor in driving effective teamwork and team engagement is the behaviour and style of the leader. With the speedy developments in technology, communication, and various management tools out there, teamwork and cooperation have become crucial in todays work environment.

This Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research will enable you to understand your team members in a more profound manner, and also help you to reflect and improve on your own leadership practices. What is the key differentiating factor of this Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams? Along with the theoretical knowledge shared in this course, this training program will also draw on knowledge from psychology, human resource management, and organizational behaviour in order to provide a holistic view of the subject.

The increased economic pressures and target driven business cultures have led to many leaders having to reconsider how to get the best performance from their teams. In order to realize the benefits of diverse and often dispersed teams, you must be able to deal with conflict and capitalize on individual ideas and capabilities. This Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research will empower participants with the strategic frameworks and tools to build and lead teams that leverage individual strengths to achieve outstanding results.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams, participants will be able to:

• Ascertain and leverage distinct talent within the team
• Comprehend how leadership benefits from action rather than words
• Construct a network of leaders to share challenges, visions, and different viewpoints
• Understand what elements of their role as a leaders are the most important
• Involve and motivate the team using best practices
• Recognize personality preferences and acclimatize their leadership styles accordingly
• Handle strong individual players within a team and extract the best from everyone so that the team is more than the sum of its parts
• Establish clear objectives, standards, and KPIs for their team
• Gain practical experience in forming, participating in, and leading teams in diverse backgrounds
  

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with lecturers using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what theyve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course on Leading High Performance Teams would be suitable for, but not limited to:

• Project Managers
• Supervisors
• Team-leads
• Middle and Senior Managers from the private, public, or non-profit sectors
• Individuals who have taken up leadership roles recently
• Seasoned Leaders who want to brush up on advancements in new-age leadership research and practices

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Teams

• Definition of groups and teams
• Recognize the distinction between groups and teams
• Understand your own group/team loyalties
• The building blocks for high-performing teams

Module 2: Teams and Their Leaders

• The relationship between teams, leaders, and managers
• Key leadership tasks and responsibilities
• Balancing influence, authority, and power
• Different leadership styles and style flexibility
• Self-awareness and getting feedback
• Emotional intelligence and rapport

Module 3: Vision, Direction & Alignment

• Creating a shared vision
• Aims, objectives and goal alignment
• Developing meaningful objectives and indicators
• Divergent approaches to problem-solving
• Communicating a compelling vision
• Taking a coaching approach to problem-solving

Module 4: Team Dynamics

• Stages of Team Development
• The sociology of the team
• Characteristics of high-performing teams
• Balancing different team roles and personality types
• Non-traditional team structures
• Delegation and empowerment

Module 5: Motivating and Engaging People

• What motivates people at work?
• Developing strategies for improving motivation
• How to increase engagement?
• What motivates and drives your own behaviour?

Module 6: Managing Professional Relationships

• The nature of professional relationships
• Where to draw the line
• Harassment policies and procedures
• How to develop strategies for strengthening employee trust
• How to manage difficult people at work
• The importance of external stakeholder relationships

Module 7: Leading Teams to Solve Problems

• The value of openness and inclusion in problem-solving
• How to develop better problem-solving techniques
• Dos and donts in conflict management
• The role of bias in problem-solving

Module 8: Performance & Conflict Management

• Defining performance
• Approaches to measuring team and individual performance
• Performance management: Science or Art?
• Giving and receiving feedback effectively
• Conflict as a catalyst for team development
• Dealing with challenging interpersonal relations

Module 9: Bringing Divided Groups Together

• Stereotypes and cultural bias
• Discrimination and its implications
• Recognize patterns and implications of intergroup behaviour
• Develop strategies for bridging organizational silos
• Steps to building an inclusive organizational identity
• What to do if faced with unfair practices

Module 10: Organizational Culture

• What is Organizational Culture?
• Identify the impact of organizational culture
• Cultural alignment with organizational strategy
• Points of influence when trying to change organizational culture
• Best practices of Change Management

Module 11: Foster Your Team for a Brighter Future

• Personality types and their contribution to the success
• Building a coherent team
• Self-managing teams and their challenges
• Coaching, mentoring and self-directed learning
• Feedback and appraisal
• Leveraging team strengths for peak performance

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961