Leading High-Performance Teams: Motivation and Engagement

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Team leaders, managers, HR professionals, and organizational development specialists
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in High-Performance Team Leadership
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Introduction to High-Performance Teams

• Objective: Understand the characteristics of high-performance teams and the importance of effective leadership in team dynamics.

Topics:

• Defining High-Performance Teams: Key Traits and Behaviors

• The Role of Leadership in Team Performance

• Overview of Team Development Models (e.g., Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development)

• Interactive Session: Assessing current team performance levels

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Introduction to high-performance teams and leadership dynamics

• Case Study: Examples of successful high-performance teams

• Workshop: Participants evaluate their team’s performance and identify improvement areas

Day 2: Understanding Motivation Theories

• Objective: Explore various motivation theories and their application in team settings to enhance performance.

Topics:

• Key Motivation Theories: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Self-Determination Theory

• Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: Implications for Team Dynamics

• The Impact of Motivation on Team Performance

• Interactive Session: Identifying personal and team motivators

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of motivation theories and their relevance to teams

• Case Study: Organizations that effectively leverage motivation to enhance performance

• Workshop: Participants reflect on their own motivators and those of their team members

Day 3: Building Trust and Psychological Safety

• Objective: Learn the significance of trust and psychological safety in fostering high-performance teams.

Topics:

• Understanding Trust: Its Importance in Team Dynamics

• Creating Psychological Safety: Encouraging Open Communication and Risk-Taking

• Strategies to Build Trust Among Team Members

• Interactive Session: Assessing trust levels within participants’ teams

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: The role of trust and psychological safety in high-performance teams

• Case Study: Teams that have successfully built trust and psychological safety

• Workshop: Participants develop a plan to enhance trust and safety in their teams

Day 4: Effective Communication for Team Engagement

• Objective: Develop communication skills that enhance team engagement and collaboration.

Topics:

• Key Communication Skills for Leaders: Active Listening, Feedback, and Clarity

• The Role of Communication in Team Dynamics and Engagement

• Tools for Facilitating Effective Team Communication

• Interactive Session: Practicing effective communication scenarios

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Best practices for communication in teams

• Case Study: Organizations that excel in team communication

• Workshop: Participants practice communication techniques through role-playing

Day 5: Setting Goals and Performance Standards

• Objective: Learn to set clear goals and performance standards that drive team success.

Topics:

• The Importance of SMART Goals in Team Performance

• Aligning Individual Goals with Team and Organizational Objectives

• Performance Metrics: Measuring Team Success

• Interactive Session: Crafting SMART goals for participants’ teams

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Techniques for setting and measuring team goals

• Case Study: Teams that achieved success through effective goal setting

• Workshop: Participants create SMART goals for their teams

Day 6: Recognizing and Rewarding Team Performance

• Objective: Explore strategies for recognizing and rewarding team performance to boost motivation and engagement.

Topics:

• The Role of Recognition in Team Motivation

• Different Types of Rewards: Intrinsic and Extrinsic

• Designing Recognition Programs that Align with Team Values

• Interactive Session: Developing a recognition and rewards plan

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Best practices for recognizing and rewarding performance

• Case Study: Organizations with successful recognition programs

• Workshop: Participants design a recognition program for their teams

Day 7: Capstone Project: Developing a High-Performance Team Plan

• Objective: Apply course learnings to create a comprehensive plan for leading and developing a high-performance team.

Topics:

• Integrating Motivation, Engagement, and Performance Strategies

• Presenting Team Development Plans to Stakeholders

• Peer Review and Feedback

• Certificate Ceremony and Key Takeaways

Learning Activities:

• Capstone Project: Participants create and present a high-performance team development plan

• Peer Review: Teams provide feedback on each other’s plans

• Certificate Ceremony: Award certificates of completion

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Taught by leadership coaches, team development specialists, and organizational psychologists.

• Interactive Learning: Engaging workshops, real-world case studies, and practical exercises.

• Capstone Project: Participants leave with a comprehensive plan to lead high-performance teams.

• Certification: Recognized certificate of completion in high-performance team leadership.

Outcome:

Participants will gain the skills to motivate and engage their teams effectively, fostering a high-performance culture that drives collaboration and success