Building Resilient Teams
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Building Resilient Teams
This course is part of Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change Specialization
Instructors: Eric Zackrison
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Evaluate and articulate the essential elements that contribute to a resilient team.
Create and apply practical strategies to enhance resilience at both individual and team levels.
Utilize specific communication methods to support and strengthen team resilience and measure their impact.
Assess conflict situations and implement resolution strategies that bolster team resilience and unity.
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Welcome to "Building Resilient Teams"! In today's fast-paced world, the ability to build resilient teams is a game-changer. Whether you're a team leader, manager, HR professional, or someone aspiring to lead, this course is for you.
Drawing on my 30 years of practical experience building and managing teams and the theoretical knowledge gained from my MBA and PhD, I've designed this course to provide you with actionable skills and tips backed by solid theory. Picture yourself as the leader who can turn any challenge into an opportunity. In this course, weβll dive into the art and science of fostering resilience in your team. Youβll gain hands-on skills through interactive lessons, engaging activities, and real-world examples that you can relate to. Weβll explore strategies for building team resilience, such as mastering effective communication and boosting emotional intelligence. Youβll also get the latest scoop on trends in team dynamics and participate in activities designed to help you apply these concepts directly to your work. This course is designed for a diverse audience, including leaders, managers, HR professionals, educators, consultants, students, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in personal and professional development. With no prerequisites, it is accessible to all individuals looking to enhance their understanding and skills in fostering team resilience. There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to all individuals, regardless of their background or experience level, who are motivated to learn about and foster team resilience. The content is structured to be accessible and beneficial to both novices and those with prior experience in leadership and team dynamics. By the end of this course, learners will develop and implement resilience-building strategies, creating practical methods to enhance resilience at individual and team levels. They will also apply effective communication techniques to support and measure team resilience, fostering open, supportive communication essential for maintaining and enhancing team strength.
This course equips leaders, managers, and professionals with the skills to foster resilience within their teams. Drawing from 30 years of practical experience and academic insights, the course blends theory with actionable strategies to help you turn challenges into opportunities and lead your team to thrive in todayβs fast-paced world.
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14 videos4 readings1 assignment
14 videosβ’Total 53 minutes
- Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructorβ’2 minutes
- Introduction to Team Resilienceβ’3 minutes
- The Four Pillars of Team Resilience β’4 minutes
- Why Team Resilience Matters in Today's Workplace β’4 minutes
- Measuring Team Resilience β’5 minutes
- The Role of Leadership in Building Team Resilience β’4 minutes
- Creating a Culture of Trust and Psychological Safety β’4 minutes
- Promoting Collaboration and Shared Goalsβ’6 minutes
- Embracing Diversity and Inclusion for Stronger Teams β’4 minutes
- Developing a Growth Mindset for Teams β’4 minutes
- Strategies for Adapting to Change and Uncertainty β’4 minutes
- Effective Communication in Resilient Teams β’4 minutes
- Resolving Conflict Constructivelyβ’4 minutes
- Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journeyβ’2 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- Coutu, D. (2002, May). How resilience works. Harvard Business Review, 46β55. β’5 minutes
- How to Build Resilient Teams in a Changing Workplace (Emeritus) β’5 minutes
- How Project Leaders Can Build Resilient Teams (Project Management Institute) β’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 20 minutes
- Building Resilient Teamsβ’20 minutes
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