The Beacon Teambuilding Workshops held in October for both Schools and University Scholars focused on Team Performance.
The Beacon Teambuilding Workshop was delivered online to both Schools and University Scholars over one day in October 2021, on back-to-back Saturdays. The theme was Team Performance.
The theory was briefly explained via video which Scholars viewed in advance of the Workshop as part of their Homework. The Scholars were also asked to review the following resources:
- Previous Beacon Workshop Presentations on Teambuilding; Emotional Intelligence; and Presentation Skills
- The Challenges of Group Decision Making
- Bulls’ Guide To: Pit Stops
- How to Turn a Group of Strangers into a Team
Following an ice-breaker, the first session was spent discussing and ensuring understanding of the course content and reviewing previous Workshop lessons. To give a flavour, here are some of the slides used:
| Tuckman’s Team Development Theory | Setting SMART Objectives |
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| Dealing with Team Performance Challenges | Summary of Team Performance Theory |
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After the plenary session, Scholars were given an opportunity, in breakout rooms, to participate in group exercises to consolidate their learning. Activities included:
- Case studies to discuss the Evolution of a Group (Tuckman’s Theory)
- Discussions about the Definition of Conflict
- Debate vs Discussion exercises
- Team Quiz
The Sessions concluded successfully with a recap on learning; final thoughts from Scholars; and a huge thank you and goodbye from all.
