• Define a team
• Define team building
• Adopt a model for team building
• Defining what makes executive teams different from other teams
• Identify the obstacles to executive team building
• Recognize team player styles

Module 2 - Team Life Cycles and Communication Patterns – When?

• Define the difference between process and task in teams
• Recognize the stages of team development as they occur within the team
• Perform an analysis of team communication patterns
• Critique team communication patterns

Module 3 - Team Player Styles – Who?

• Team Player Styles
• What is my style?
• How can I make the most of other styles?

Module 4 - Team Creation - How?

• Identify the success factors for effective executive teams
• Complete and analyze a team building assessment instrument
• Create a team name, logo, and mission statement
• Discuss and write out ground rules for the team
• Create performance measures and objectives for the executive team
• Identify and list the characteristics of an effective team

Module 5: Action Plans - Back Home Application

• Create a personal plan to improve your level of empowerment
• Evaluating your learning experience