CMI Unit 4004 Understanding Team Dynamics
Understanding team dynamics is a valuable skill for managers.
About this course
On this course you will develop a detailed understanding of team dynamics. Recognise the difference between groups and teams, learn how to develop a new or existing team for high performance. Learn the factors that influence the motivation and productivity of a team and know how of managing remote, displaced and virtual teams.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the differences between groups and teams
- Understand the concept of formal and informal group norms
- Understand group development and maturity
- Understand management of remote, displaced or virtual teams
Course content
1.1 Compare differences between a ‘group’ and a ‘team’
1.2 Identify the practical implications of differences between groups and teams for the manager
1.3 Explain situations when the formation of a group and/or a team would be necessary
2.1 Identify the definitions of formal and informal group norms
2.2 Discuss the evolution of formal and informal group norms
2.3 Examine the process of changing formal and informal group norms
2.4 Describe the value of formal and informal group norms
3.1 Discuss the stages of group development and maturity
3.2 Explain factors which could influence the cohesiveness of work groups
3.3 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of cohesive work groups
4.1 Discuss the advantages of a remote, displaced or virtual team
4.2 Discuss the disadvantages of a remote, displaced or virtual team
4.3 Analyse the communication and leadership skills required to manage a remote, displaced or virtual team
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CMI Unit 4004 Understanding Team Dynamics
Course Summary
Guided Learning
25 HoursCourse / Unit Credit Value
Unit 4004: 70 TUTQualification 1
CMI Level 4 in Management and LeadershipQualification 1 Credit Value
Award: 60 TUT; Certificate: 130 TUT; Diploma: 390 TUTQualification 2
CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management Coaching and Mentoring (370 TUT)Qualification 2 Credit Value
Unit 4004: 70 TUT (Group B option)Contact us for more informtion about this course.
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