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

Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Richmond, and is certified by the HR Certification Institute as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and by the Society for Human Resource Management as Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Mr. Winter served as an HR executive in various business settings and has more than 30 years of experience as a human resources practitioner. He is the president of Winter HR Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm focused on HR strategy, 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.