DYNAMICS OF TEAMS

The purpose of the team building course is to form the cohort into a team that will be supportive of each other. This course provides an examination of team processess,structure, and behavior in organizations. The module places special emphasis on problem solving in-groups, consensus building and using effective team processes and skill development. Students learn decision-making theory and apply those theories as they study the decision- making process. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the module addresses psychological, sociological, political and management approaches to decision- making. The course also focuses on tools used to enhance decision making including cost benefit analysis, responsibility charting and force filed analysis.