This course addresses the key issues surrounding leadership in a team. Why is it important? What does it require for a team leader to lead his team effectively? Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this course considers how team leaders must account for the special and unique circumstances of working in a team, where responsibility, accountability, communication, and leadership are shared.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• List and identify the key characteristics and types of teams
• Recognize the benefits and challenges of empowered teams that leaders need to be aware of
• Identify differences in the primary and secondary roles filled by empowered teams and team leaders
• Recognize the key sources of motivation for empowered teams
• Explain Tuckman's model of team development
• Recognize the key qualities and skills of a team leader
• State the value of using the "checklist for team leaders"
• Recognize and apply suggested approaches for managing conflict in teams
• Discuss the different approaches needed for leading virtual teams

Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners and/or managers.

Level: Introductory/Intermediate

Prerequisites: Learners should have some basic knowledge of, and experience with, managing and leading within an organization.

Estimated time to complete: 3-5 hours

Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU: Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.