Leading Teams

Abstract - The “new workplace” is defined as a place where communication methods are more advanced, delivery systems are more efficient, and organizational goals are clear. With that, being able to operate within a team atmosphere is important; but what becomes more important is being able to lead the team.

Lesson Plan - Participants should analyze the ten essentials of teamwork and review and evaluate the steps of the LEAD model.

Attachment - Team Leader Idol Search and Common Characteristics of Effective Team Leaders

Power Point - Power Point slides to teach the lesson.

Power Point Notes Page - A handout that can be used for participants to take notes.

Power Point with Voiceover - An excellent resource and example of how to teach the lesson.

Individual Lesson Evaluation - An excellent tool to evaluate.

Working in Groups

Abstract - Teams are becoming a popular way to manage business. And in most of the responsibilities we have we are working in teams or groups to accomplish tasks.

Lesson Plan - Participants should analyze what it takes to be a team member and identify various ways group members contribute as well as evaluate different forms of groups or teams.

Attachment - Zero Sum?, Zero Sum? Explanation Sheet, Triplets Puzzle and Team Instructions, Answer Sheet and Team Observer Sheet

Power Point -Power Point slides to teach the lesson.

Power Point Notes Page- A handout that can be used for participants to take notes.

Power Point with Voiceover

Individual Lesson Evaluation - An excellent tool to evaluate.

Embracing Generational Differences

Abstract - We may also be a part of groups, organizations, religions, fraternities and work forces. But the largest group with which we are affiliated is a generation.

Lesson Plan - Participant s should define generational characteristics and review the factors that affect four generations and understand the importance of generational attributes and awareness.

Attachment - Generational Quiz and Generational Traits Worksheet

Power Point - Power Point slides to teach the lesson.

Power Point Notes Page - A handout that can be used for participants to take notes.

Power Point with Voiceover

Individual Lesson Evaluation - An excellent tool to evaluate.

Motivating Others

Abstract - A leader must be able to motivate others to achieve goals, accomplish tasks and complete objectives. Motivation is one key indicator of behavior.

Lesson Plan - Participants will be able to define, analyze and discuss theories of motivation and determine what motivates them.

Attachment - Instructions for Administering the Job Motivators and Maintenance Factors, Job Motivators and Maintenance Factors, and Scoring Sheet

Power Point - Power Point slides to teach the lesson.

Power Point Notes Page- A handout that can be used for participants to take notes.

Power Point with Voiceover

Individual Lesson Evaluation - An excellent tool to evaluate.