Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide the participant with an understanding of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter and how to solve them. Participants will learn to recognize various team player styles as well as gain exposure to the stages of team growth. Tips and techniques for team building in the workplace will also be covered.

Course Content
The following list provides an overview of the main topics to be covered in the course:
• What is a team
• Characteristics of an effective team
• Personality assessment
• Team player survey
• Common team problems
• Internal customers
• Roles of team members
• Teamwork building techniques

Methods of Instruction
• Class discussion and participation
• Experiential learning activities
• Individual and group problem solving
• Case analysis
• Lecture
• Video presentation

Additional Information
• Each course is 9 hours.
• Participants will receive 1/2 unit of college credit per course.