Working on a Team

By Jason Alba
Working on a team is an inevitable part of today's workload. This course helps you become a better team player, identify and increase your teamworking skills, and help others contribute more on a team.
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(232)
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Beginner
Updated
Dec 19, 2019
Duration
1h 43m
Table of contents
Understanding Team Dynamics
Introduction 0m Why Teams Fail 4m The Why of Teams 2m What Makes Teams Successful 3m A Shared Vision 2m Shared Goals 1m Communication Introduction 0m Communication: Who 3m Communication: What 2m Communication: When 2m Communication: Where 2m Communication: Why 1m Authority vs. Power 3m Making Decisions: Introduction 1m Making Decisions: Unanimous 1m Making Decisions: Majority 1m Making Decisions: Consensus 1m Making Decisions: Specialty 1m Making Decisions: Dictatorial 1m Who Has Final Say 2m Handling Disputes 1m Navigating Politics 1m Starting a Team 1m Ending a Team 2m Virtual Teams 2m Cultural Issues 3m Organizational Issues 2m What Did I Miss? 0m Wrap-up 1m
Tactics to Become an Excellent Team Contributor
Introduction 1m Your Personal Goals 1m 8 Teamwork Tactics: Attitude 8m 8 Teamwork Tactics: Actions 9m 8 Teamwork Tactics: Awareness 8m What Did I Miss? 1m Wrap-up 1m
Working with Difficult People
Introduction 1m Authority and Power 1m Assumptions 1m Their Actions and Reactions 1m Your Actions and Reactions 1m Communication 1m Four Rules of Engagement 1m Self-awareness 2m Introduction to Specific Types 1m The Slacker 1m The Incompetent 2m The Control Freak 1m The Compulsive Liar 1m The People Pleaser 1m The Competitor 2m The Know-it-all 2m The Passive-aggressive 1m The Boss 2m The Narcissist 1m Understanding Personalities 3m What Did I Miss? 0m Wrap-up 1m
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Level
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Dec 19, 2019
Duration
1h 43m
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In this course, we talk about the dynamics of a team, including the what and why of a team; why teams fail or succeed; team leadership issues such as power and authority, vision, and communication; and other foundational team skills. We share 24 tactics and concepts to help you become a better team contributor, and we discuss ideas for working with difficult people.

About the author
Jason Alba
About the author

Jason Alba is founder of JibberJobber.com, an online relationship manager for professionals to manage their career and job search. Jason is the author of I’m on LinkedIn – Now What??? and coauthor of I’m on Facebook – Now What??? and specializes in helping professionals with career management, network, and personal branding.

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Course info
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Level
Beginner
Updated
Dec 19, 2019
Duration
1h 43m
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