Participants will explore the challenges of teamwork a using the dynamic cybernetic team adaptation model. High-Performing Teams provides essential information for both the novice and the expert interested in becoming more competent in the participation and management of teams. Participants will perform a personal assessment of team behaviors and an assessment of an existing team. They will also create a checklist to facilitate future team meetings.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the basic components of teams and teamwork.
• Compare and contrast the five stages of team development from novice to expert teams.
• Formulate three strategies to optimize team performance.
• Identify obstacles to high team performance.
• Examine team performance metrics.
• Apply principles for high team performance to three teams/ committees on regulatory boards.
• Assess the dynamic cybernetic team adaptation model.

Course Information

Some assignments will require groupwork. Participation in these assignments is required to complete the course. 

• Instructor: Kathy Scott, PhD, MPA
• Course Dates: April 1 – May 24, 2024
• Delivery Method: Instructor lead
• Cost: $50 | Free for Members
• Pathway: Governance & Leadership
• Program Credit: 1
• CEs: 20