Managing Project Teams
Course Specifications
Course number: 088619
Software: Microsoft Outlook
Course length: 0.5 day(s)
Course Description
You want to create and maintain a successful team. Learning how to effectively manage a team is the first step to realizing your goal. In this course, you will determine how to manage the team so that it remains effective. 

Course Objective: You will identify ways of building a team, apply strategies for managing a working team, and identify ways of effectively decommissioning a team.

Target Student: This course is intended for individuals charged with successfully leading a team.

Prerequisites: It is recommended that you have familiarity with the use of teams in the workplace and complete the following courses prior to taking this course: 
•	Practical Leadership
•	Motivating Your Employees
•	Change Management
Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
If you wish to use the overheads provided on the CD-ROM, you will need to set up a computer for yourself. If time allows and you wish to use the business simulation provided on the CD-ROM in the classroom, you will need to set up a computer for each student participating in the class. 
•	Pentium 90 MHz or higher processor, or Macintosh PowerPC
•	Screen resolution of 800 x 600 set to 256 colors
Platform Requirements
Software Requirements
•	Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional 
•	Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0x, 5.5, 6.0; or Netscape Navigator® (excluding 6.0 and 6.1). 
•	Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 6.0 or higher; Apple® QuickTime® 5.0 or higher; Macromedia® Flash® Player 6.0.79 or higher; or Macromedia® Shockwave® 7.0.2, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.1, or higher. 
•	Turn off pop-up blocking. (Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer users only). 
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	Get to know your team.
•	Manage your team.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Knowing Your Team
Topic 1A: Identify Elements of a Team 
Topic 1B: Interaction Within a Team
Topic 1C: Communicate with the Team
Topic 1D: Identify Standards

Lesson 2: Managing Your Team
Topic 2A: Identify Management Needs
Topic 2B: Provide Feedback
Topic 2C: Maintain Team Momentum
Topic 2D: Identify Management Challenges
Topic 2E: Close Out a Project