Understand how to Manage a Team

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding necessary to support and enable team development.

Learning outcomes Assessment

1 Understand the attributes of effective team performance

1.1 Define the key features of effective team performance

1.2 Compare the models used to link individual roles and development with team performance

2 Know how to support team development

2.1 Analyse the stages of team development

2.2 Identify barriers to success and how these can be overcome

2.3 Analyse the effect group norms may have on team development

2.4 Differentiate between beneficial conflict and destructive conflict in teams

2.5 Evaluate methods of dealing with conflict within a team

2.6 Compare methods of developing and establishing trust and accountability within a team

3 Know how to promote shared purpose within a team

3.1 Evaluate ways of promoting a shared vision within a team

3.2 Review approaches that encourage sharing of skills and knowledge between team members

4 Know how to promote a ‘noblame culture’ within a team

4.1 Define the meaning of a ‘no blame’ culture

4.2 Evaluate the benefits of a ‘no blame culture’

4.3 Describe how systems and processes can be used to support a ‘no blame culture’

4.4 Describe strategies for managing risks associated with a ‘no blame’ culture

5 Understand different styles of leadership and management

5.1 Compare different styles of leadership and management

5.2 Reflect on adjustments to own leadership and management style that may be required in different circumstances