This course will cover collaboration, teamwork, and group dynamics essential to effective functioning within organizations. The course introduces students to the stages of team development, how to build a cohesive group, development of group norms, barriers to effective teamwork and group decision-making dynamics. They will learn about classical and current theories about effective team building processes and cultivate new skills through experiential learning and develop a personal philosophy of working with individuals in a group that respects diversity and fosters inclusion and equity. They will also learn how to surface, manage, and resolve conflicts in team contexts.

This course will cover collaboration, teamwork, and group dynamics essential to effective functioning within organizations. The course introduces students to the stages of team development, how to build a cohesive group, development of group norms, barriers to effective teamwork and group decision-making dynamics. They will learn about classical and current theories about effective team building processes and cultivate new skills through experiential learning and develop a personal philosophy of working with individuals in a group that respects diversity and fosters inclusion and equity. They will also learn how to surface, manage, and resolve conflicts in team contexts.