Course Overview
Collaboration is a key driver of success for any team. It encourages innovation and problem-solving. In addition, it also boosts knowledge-sharing, strengthens interpersonal relationships, and leads to higher retention and engagement among team members.
This course is designed to help you harness the power of collaboration to build stronger teams. You will learn how to structure teams based on a strengths-based approach. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of different team members, you will be able to invite the alignment of values with that of your organisation. Finally, you will be equipped to use communication skills to solve conflicts and give feedback. By the end of the course, you will have the tools and knowledge needed to cultivate a lasting and thriving culture of collaboration within your team.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Structure teams using on a strength-based approach to achieve shared goals
- Align team members to organisation’s values and work processes for positive relationships
- Establish communication channels within teams to resolve issues and strengthen team performance
- Enculturate a positive environment within the organisation through inclusive partnerships
Some Key Concepts in our programme
- Contracting (procedural, professional and psychological)
- Organisation and team plans
- Types of team development methods
- Team goal-setting concepts
- Problem deconstruction and constructive controversy
- Growth mindset
- Personality types and interpersonal needs
- Group facilitation and problem-solving methods
- Stakeholder profiles
- Interpersonal communication techniques
Approach to Learning
Our Critical Core Skills programmes are engaging and interactive. Our learning methods include integrated gamification (Lego!), blended learning, reflective practice, group discussions and scenarios. Come prepared to be involved and to learn from our faculty and your peers. Assessment methods include: written tests, reflective journals, oral presentations and project work. In addition, post-programme learning is anchored by a variety of ways, including an invitation to join a post-learning community, and in some modules, 1 to 1 coaching.
The average faculty-learner ratio is 1:15. Modules are on a part-time basis. Our learners are adults who are preparing for a career transition, job change or re-entry into the workforce. They are also working professionals and executives who manage change at the workplace. Finally, they are leaders who need to support business resilience and transformation. Job roles include executives, managers, senior executives and business or team leaders.
Course Suitability
This programme is suitable for
Managers, high-performing executives, supervisors, team leaders or those holding technical roles.
Minimum Requirement
Learners will have to have at least 5 GCE ‘O’ Levels (C6 for ‘O’ level English) or 3 years work experience in a supervisory position to enrol in this programme.
- COURSE FEE AND FUNDING
SELF SPONSORED | |||
Singaporean 40 yrs and above | Singaporean under 40 yrs old | Permanent Residents 21 years old and above | |
Course Fee | $700 | $700 | $700 |
Funding | $490 | $350 | $350 |
Nett Fees Payable | $210 | $350 | $350 |
9% GST of Course Fee + $16.35 (admin fee) | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.35 |
Total Nett Fees Payable | $289.35 | $429.35 | $429.35 |
COMPANY SPONSORED | ||||
SME | Non-SME | |||
All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents | Singaporean 40 yrs and above | Singaporean under 40 yrs old | Permanent Residents 21 years old and above | |
Course Fee | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
Funding | $490 | $490 | $350 | $350 |
Nett Fees Payable | $210 | $210 | $350 | $350 |
9% GST of Course Fee + $16.35 (admin fee) | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.35 |
Total Nett Fees Payable | $289.35 | $289.35 | $429.35 | $429.35 |
FUNDING SUPPORT
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/mid-career/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
COURSE DETAILS
- Duration: 2 days (14 Hours)
- Time: 9am to 5pm
- Mode of delivery: Classroom learning & self directed asynchronous learning
- Skill code: CCS-CLB-I001-1
- Skill title: Collaboration (Intermediate)