Drive Team Performance is a practical, leadership course that helps team leaders turn strategy into measurable results. In this online professional development program you will learn how to define team purpose, set team outcomes, and design simple operating systems that keep work on track.
Drive Team Performance teaches you to lead by doing. Short experiments, reflection prompts and evidence-based trials let you test small changes and show impact. Units on cohesion, feedback, handling challenging behaviour and managing up help you build ownership and steady performance under pressure.
This professional development program will suit team leaders, supervisors and emerging managers who want clearer direction, better meetings and teams that follow through. By the end you will run purposeful huddles, give feedback that develops capability and present options to senior stakeholders with confidence.
Course Structure
Drive Team Performance
Unit 1: Leadership Foundations
- Purpose, value and stakeholders
- Unpacking your team’s value
- Mapping your key stakeholders
- Bringing it together: Your team purpose snapshot
- From strategy to team outcomes
- Choosing the right measures – beyond just numbers
- Workflows, communication channels, roles and responsibilities.
- Building innovation and productivity into everyday work
- The leader as a visible role model
Unit 2: Build Cohesion: Trust, engagement and feedback
- What cohesion looks and feels like
- Team cohesion heath check
- Team huddles, check-ins, idea sessions, retrospectives.
- Building a culture of ownership
- Feedback that helps, not hurts
- Managing minor issues and concerns
- Everyday leadership behaviours
Unit 3: Drive Performance: Communication, problem-solving and accountability
- Communication that keeps teams on track
- Running purposeful team meetings
- Data, behaviours, patterns and early warning signs
- Collaborative problem solving
- Handling challenging behaviours
- Leader’s self-management
Unit 4: Manage Up and Across: Liaising with management
- Team leader responsibilities
- Building trust with line management
- Translating management messages
- Escalating unresolved issues
- Navigating tension and change
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Afterpay: Within 1-2 working days
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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