Course

High-Performing Teams

Self-paced
1 credit

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Full course description

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 7 – May 30, 2025
  • Delivery Method: Instructor led. This course has weekly due dates to help you stay on track and keep pace with your colleagues. 
  • Cost: $50 | Free for Members
  • Pathway: Governance & Leadership
  • Program Credit: 1
  • Contact Hours: 20