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