Building and Leading Exceptional Teams How to create, manage and lead high-performing teams. In a highly competitive environment, outstanding teamwork powers organizational success. High-performing teams are not a fluke: they are a result of the right team composition, strong team dynamics, and team leadership. This two-day immersive experience combines case studies, real-world examples of leadership practices, group discussions, and leadership self-assessments with experiential activities to help you create, manage, and lead organizational teams. You will learn how to become a more effective team member and team leader. This course will give you the ability to assess where you are, identify where you can improve in becoming a more effective team member/leader, and develop a plan to get there. Who should attend? Executives, directors, and managers with aspirations of ultimately being leaders of exceptional teams. Dates Oct. 27-28, 2016: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Cost $2,000 – Includes tuition, continental breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, and educational materials. Location CSU Denver Center, Executive Education Center: 475 17th Street, Suite #750 - Denver, CO 80202 Session Descriptions Building and Managing a High-Performance Team Thursday, October 27, 2016 • What shapes high performance within teams? • How does team composition lead to a successful team? Who should be on the team? • How to improve team dynamics: effective team communication and cross team coordination. • Recognize and practice how to minimize derailing conflict and cultivate “good” conflict. • Appreciate best practices of how organizational teams adapt through case study analyses. • Anticipate the nuances inherent in virtual teams within organizations. biz.colostate.edu/BLET16