Project Teams Study Guide

0-619-07587-2 © 2002 Publish date: April 19, 2002 200 pages

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Course ID: project-teams-sg

Are you involved with working with other members of a team? Whether you are a project manager or a team member, learning how to resolve conflicts and reach a consensus among team members are skills that will serve you well throughout your career. The Project Teams study guide is an efficient self-directed course that delivers these important skills and more. CBT Planet has numerous professional development and computer training books to choose from to enhance your skills.

The Project Teams courseware is an excellent choice for learning about the different types of projects and project teams at your own pace. You will learn about resolving conflicts, coming to a consensus among team members, and the personal responsibilities and communication skills that all team members need in order to improve team communications.

You will also find about establishing and improving project teams, setting team goals, motivating teams, and managing teams during times of change.

You can learn how to be an effective team member or team manager by following the activities included in the course. For example, you will learn how to express yourself assertively, understand team roles, and avoid common snags in project team meetings. Your interpersonal skills will improve as a direct result of following the Project Teams courseware.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces the fundamentals of project teams

• Projects and project teams
• Organizing project teams

Unit 2 discusses participating in a project team

• Characteristics of project teams
• Dealing with conflict and consensus in project teams

Unit 3 goes over communicating in a project team

• Personal responsibilities when part of a team
• Communication with the team

Unit 4 discusses individuals and project teams

• Individual communication
• How to express yourself in a project team

Unit 5 covers team building techniques

• Team roles and communication
• Decision making during project team meetings
• Project team meetings and their pitfalls

Unit 6 discusses how to build a project team

• Selecting a project team
• Project team goals

Unit 7 discusses project teams at work

• Preparing your teams for project work
• Providing support for your project teams