Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: What Is a Team? A. Joanna Needs To Learn About Teams B. What is a Team? C. Types of Teams D. Learning Activity E. Section Summary Section 3: Building a Successful Team A. A Clear Purpose and Goals B. Team Membership C. Building Trust D. Team Member Roles E. Team Processes F. Stages of Team Growth G. Forming H. Storming I. Norming J. Performing K. Scenario: Joanna Learns About Teams L. Review M. Section Summary Section 4: Barriers to Team Success A. Teams in Trouble B. Self-Assessment C. Scenario: Overcoming Barriers D. Section Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Congratulations! C. Course Contributor D. References

​​​​​​​Mr. Winter received an MBA from the University of Richmond and a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resources Certification Institute and as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management. Mr. Winter has served as an HR executive in a variety of business settings and has more than 30 years of experience as a human resources practitioner. He is currently the president of an HR consulting firm focused on HR strategy and leadership, organizational and individual development, coaching, and training.  Disclosure: David A. Winter, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.