Building Confidence in the Future from Coursera

Welcome to Leading StandOut Teams: Building Confidence in the Future.

This course will help you build your own specific vision to share with your team. We’ll define what is it that makes your company so special. And we’ll explore the value you, your team, and your company provide to your clients, and how you can keep that front-of-mind to ensure that the people you serve can see the unique value you offer.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

- Build a detailed vision of the next six months for your team.

- Describe what makes your company special and explain how you can make sure your team members feel it in their own ways.

- Create a compelling picture of why clients need your company.

Modules Include:

One: Vision: The Next 6 Months. What does a vision look like for your team, and how does it connect to the vision for your company? Build your own specific vision to share with your team.

Two: What Makes This Company Special? So, what is it that makes your company so special? And once you figure that out, how do you make sure your team members feel it too, in their own ways? Explore these questions.

Three: Why Clients Need Us. Explore the value you, your team, and your company provide to your clients, and how you can keep that front-of-mind to ensure that the people you serve can see the unique value you offer.

This is a beginner's course, intended for team leaders with an interest in Leading StandOut Teams. It includes lecture videos by StandOut Strengths Coaches, practice quizzes, graded quizzes, peer-reviewed assignments, discussion prompts, and activity guides to facilitate ongoing learning and provide a structure to make sense of learning so that it can be embedded into real change.

To succeed in this course, you should be willing to self-reflect and open to shifting perspectives. Making the effort will result in a positive and fulfilling response.

What's inside

Syllabus

Module 1: Articulating a Detailed Vision

Welcome to Leading StandOut Teams, Course 7: Building Confidence in the Future! What does a vision look like for your team, and how does it connect to the vision for your company? Module 1 will help you build your own specific vision to share with your team. By the end of the module, you will be able to build a detailed vision of the next six months for your team.

Module 2: Exploring What Makes Your Company Special

Welcome back to Leading StandOut Teams, Course 7: Building Confidence in the Future! So, what is it that makes your company so special? And once you figure that out, how do you make sure your team members feel it too, in their own ways? This module will explore these questions. Module 2 will enable you to describe what makes your company special and explain how you can make sure your team members feel it in their own ways.

Module 3: Delivering Value

Welcome back to Leading StandOut Teams, Course 7: Building Confidence in the Future! Module 3 will explore the value you, your team, and your company provide to your clients, and how you can keep that front-of-mind to ensure that the people you serve can see the unique value you offer. By the end of the module, you will be able to create a compelling picture of why clients need your company.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by StandOut Strengths Coaches, who are recognized for their work in this topic

Provides a structure to make sense of learning and embed it into real change

Suitable for team leaders with an interest in Leading StandOut Teams

Delivers lecture videos by StandOut Strengths Coaches, practice quizzes, graded quizzes, peer-reviewed assignments, discussion prompts, and activity guides

Clarifies what makes a company special and how to ensure team members feel it

Emphasizes the importance of identifying why clients need your company

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Building Confidence in the Future with these activities:

Provide feedback and support to less experienced team members

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Take on a mentoring role and share your knowledge and experience with less experienced team members, fostering their professional development and growth.

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Identify opportunities to provide guidance and support
Offer constructive feedback and encouragement
Answer questions and provide resources

Review teamwork principles

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Refresh the essential principles of effective teamwork and communication, which are crucial for successful collaboration within teams.

Browse courses on Teamwork

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Review articles or books on teamwork
Summarize key principles and techniques
Identify areas for improvement in your current teamwork practices

Develop a team vision statement

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Engage in a collaborative project to develop a clear and compelling vision statement for your team, aligning its goals with the company's mission.

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Facilitate a team brainstorming session
Synthesize ideas and create a draft statement
Gather feedback and refine the statement
Present the finalized vision statement to the team

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Participate in team-building exercises or discussions

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Engage in interactive team-building activities or discussions with peers to develop stronger team dynamics and foster a positive work environment.

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Organize or participate in team-building games
Facilitate discussions on team values, culture, and work styles
Encourage open and honest communication

Create a comprehensive study guide for this course

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Organize and summarize the key concepts and materials from the course into a comprehensive study guide, enhancing your retention and understanding.

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Review course notes, assignments, and any additional materials
Identify and outline key concepts
Create summaries, diagrams, and practice questions

Explore best practices for client relationship management

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Enhance your understanding of effective client relationship management practices to improve the quality of interactions and build stronger partnerships.

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Identify reputable resources on client relationship management
Watch video tutorials or attend webinars
Apply the learned techniques in your own work

Conduct mock team meetings

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Practice conducting effective team meetings by simulating real-world scenarios, improving your communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills.

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Set clear goals and agenda for the mock meeting
Assume different roles and perspectives
Engage in active listening, respectful communication, and collaborative problem-solving
Reflect on the meeting and identify areas for improvement

Develop a presentation on team leadership

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Create a comprehensive presentation that outlines the principles and practices of effective team leadership, enhancing your understanding and sharing knowledge with others.

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Research different team leadership models and theories
Structure your presentation with clear sections
Use visuals, examples, and case studies to illustrate concepts
Practice delivering the presentation

Career center

Learners who complete Building Confidence in the Future will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Human Resources Manager

A Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing the human resources department of a company. This course may be helpful for Human Resources Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Human Resources Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. This course may be helpful for Marketing Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Marketing Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for managing a project from start to finish. This course may be helpful for Project Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Project Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager is responsible for managing the sales team of a company. This course may be helpful for Sales Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Sales Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Customer Success Manager

A Customer Success Manager is responsible for ensuring that customers are satisfied with their products or services. This course may be helpful for Customer Success Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Customer Success Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Training Manager

A Training Manager is responsible for managing the training and development department of a company. This course may be helpful for Training Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Training Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Public relations manager

A Public Relations Manager is responsible for managing the public relations department of a company. This course may be helpful for Public Relations Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Public Relations Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Nonprofit Manager

A Nonprofit Manager is responsible for managing a nonprofit organization. This course may be helpful for Nonprofit Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Nonprofit Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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Program Manager

A Program Manager is responsible for managing a program or project. This course may be helpful for Program Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Program Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Event Planner

An Event Planner is responsible for planning and executing events. This course may be helpful for Event Planners who want to learn how to develop a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Event Planners learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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Social Media Manager

A Social Media Manager is responsible for managing the social media accounts of a company. This course may be helpful for Social Media Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Social Media Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Community Outreach Specialist

A Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for building relationships with community organizations and developing programs to address community needs. This course may be useful for Community Outreach Specialists who want to learn how to develop a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Community Outreach Specialists learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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Team Leader

A Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of employees. This course may be helpful for Team Leaders who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Team Leaders learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's products or services.

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Fundraising Manager

A Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising funds for a nonprofit organization. This course may be helpful for Fundraising Managers who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Fundraising Managers learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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Youth Counselor

A Youth Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and support to youth. This course may be helpful for Youth Counselors who want to learn how to build a vision for their team and communicate it effectively. The course can also help Youth Counselors learn how to create a compelling picture of why clients need their company's services.

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