Managing a Team

This course describes how to manage team performance using different management models and by identifying the different roles and requirements in a team, as well as understanding motivational theory.

What are the team management skills a team leader requires to understand the three models of team management: command and control, engage and create and finally, economical incentive. The course reviews what kind of problems a team leader can encounter and the types of interactions which may occur.

The module looks at Belbin’s nine team roles model and describes each role in more detail and also considers the Tuckman model of team development.

Finally, the course reviews the four main motivational theories from Maslow, Herzberg, Adams and Vroom and how to use these to understand team behaviour.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this managing a team course, learners will:

• Understand the management of team performance and management models
• Be able to identify the difference roles and requirements within a team
• Recognise different types of teams and team dynamics within the workplace
• Be able to identify a range of motivational theories
• Gain managing a team skills

Accreditation

The content of our team management training courses have been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

On successful completion of this team management training course, you will be awarded a Virtual College certificate which you will be able to download and print immediately on completion.

Duration

This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, depending on learning speed. At the end of the training learners will gain skills for managing a team.

Target Audience

This online team management training course is aimed at team leaders and professionals to help boost team management skills.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.