A course on how workplace development has moved from formal training to ongoing learning, and how coaching and mentoring support it, with practice in basic coaching skills. It suits managers, team leaders and workplace trainers who develop other people.
An eight-week course on what makes teams work, including virtual teams, team roles, communication and diversity. It finishes with how to talk about your teamwork experience with employers. Completion earns an Open University badge and 24 CPD points.
Objectives
Describe the stages of the traditional training cycle
Weigh up the strengths and limits of training-based approaches
Explain what coaching and mentoring are and how they support learning
Practise a range of foundation coaching skills
Explain why employers value teamwork
Describe the features and challenges of virtual teams
Recognise stages of team development and common team roles
Communicate more effectively to lift team performance
Consider how diversity and cultural norms affect teams
Present your teamwork experience to employers with confidence
Things to know
Content was last updated in June 2019
Level 3 (advanced) university material; reading and reflection heavy
A free OpenLearn account is needed to track progress and get the statement of participation
Badge requires sign-up and passing the quizzes
Framed partly around employability, so some content suits job seekers more than experienced leaders
CPD points are UK CPD Standards Office points; check acceptance with your Australian professional body
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