Team-Building Series

James Madison University often relies on the work of small teams. Anyone, not just supervisors, can be called upon to serve as a team leader. But, without the necessary skills, expertise and dedication of a good leader, the team can run into trouble. Miscommunication, unresolved conflict and a lack of direction can result in a team relying on one or two members, leaving others uninvolved and/or under-contributing.

This series will address the four specific areas of Fran Rees' L.E.A.D. model of team leadership:
L - Lead with a clear purpose
E - Empower people to participate
A - Aim for buy-in
D - Direct the process

Participants may choose to attend any or all of the sessions available.

NOTICE: Participants will receive a certificate of completion if they attend all sessions. The learning associated with this certificate program depends on your attendance and participation with others in the workshop. As a result, you must attend all sessions to receive the certificate.

Presented by Judy Rannow

Session One: Leading with a Clear Purpose, Course #HR1127
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, USB 102

• Teamwork step-by-step
• What team need
• Leadership values
• Writing a mission statement
• Establishing team norms
• Leading results-oriented meetings
• Understanding team roles

Session Two: Empowering People to Participate, Course #HR1128
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, USB 102

• Facilitating 100% participation meetings
• Brainstorming
• Asking effective questions
• Multi-Level listening
• Group memory

Session Three: Aiming for Buy-In, Course #HR1129
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, USB 102

• Buy-in vs consensus
• Buy-in techniques
• Resolving conflict

Session Four: Directing the Process, Course #HR1130
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, USB 102

• Stages of team development
• Team leader's role in development
• Feedback
• Evaluating team health