Chris Croft Training

Teamwork: Effective Team Dynamics

Chris Croft Training

Teamwork: Effective Team Dynamics

Chris Croft

Instructor: Chris Croft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how successful teams function, recognise different team roles, and apply practical techniques to improve collaboration and performance.

  • Build stronger working relationships through effective communication, trust-building, conflict management, and greater self-awareness.

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October 2026

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This course is part of the People Management: Leadership, Communication & Teamwork Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you'll explore the foundations of effective teamwork by understanding why teams can be challenging and how good team design supports success. You'll learn to recognize what makes a balanced team and how roles and tasks fit together to improve performance in workplace, study, and project settings. To get the most out of this module, try to reflect on your own team experiences as you learn.

What's included

12 videos4 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts

This module dives into common tensions and breakdowns teams face. You'll explore difficult role pairings, stages of team development, and how leadership and incentives impact collaboration. Understanding these challenges will help you diagnose problems and respond more effectively, moving beyond blaming personalities.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this module, you'll examine the behaviours that make teams dependable and resilient. We'll cover trust, decision-making, communication, inclusion, and support, showing how these interactions shape team performance under pressure and shared responsibility.

What's included

11 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Explore how leaders create the right conditions for team success by adapting leadership and motivation to different team roles and needs. This module offers practical insights to help you support and challenge your team members for better performance.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts

This module focuses on your role as a team member and leader. You'll reflect on your strengths, address weaknesses, and explore blind spots to grow your effectiveness and flexibility in teams. By the end, you'll be ready to contribute with greater self-awareness and intentional growth.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

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