Strong working relationships

Target audience

Managers and individual contributors operating at various levels within the organisation

The ideal group size for this course is 10–15 participants.

Competences

• Cooperation
• Tact & sensitive behaviour
• Conflict management

Duration

In-class
One day

Online
2 x 4-hour modules

About this training

Successful collaboration involves far more than just working side-by-side. It’s a process that requires attitudes, skills, and practices that can be learned and strengthened— and mastering them will not only make your job easier, it will also help you become more successful professionally. A 2013 survey by the Level Playing Field Institute found that American employers and employees think that being a team player is the most important factor in getting ahead in the workplace. They ranked this factor higher than others including “merit and performance,” “leadership skills,” “intelligence,” and “making money for the organisation.” By working well with others to achieve a common goal, you can become a sought-after resource and team member and maximise your value to your organisation.

In this training, we will focus on how to structure and implement an effective collaboration process so that working with others will be a productive, enjoyable and meaningful experience.

Learning outcomes

• Identify when collaboration is an effective and beneficial approach to a project — and when it isn’t
• Establish and communicate expectations to group members to ensure successful collaboration
• Recognise the inward attitudes and outward behaviours necessary to work well together
• Implement communication strategies that foster collaboration and avoid those that hinder it
• Build your network to increase your ability to collaborate
• Recognise non-collaborative behaviours and implement strategies to cope with them