The concept of self-managed teams grew out of the research in setting a Learning Organisation in that given the right training and guidance, teams of individuals could work as a motivated unit as well, or better, than the traditional team with an appointed leader.

The academy has designed a special 2-day course that gives a full understanding of the process needed to set up self-motivated teams within an organisation.

The essential elements of the process are:

• That each member of the team has working knowledge of every function within the team
• That the goals and objectives of the team must be easily understood by all
• The recognition that some degree of shadowing will be required at start date and that the team slowly takes control in precise, incremental steps
• Targets must be clearly defined and their achievement attainable

What are the benefits of Self-Managed Teams?

• Greater level of personal responsibility to the company's targets
• Unique flexibility in job functions
• Automatic re-scheduling of work due to absence
• 100% of team members all pulling to a common goal
• A significant reduction in day-to-day problems
• Awards for achievement are shared equally

What Does the Course Cover?

• How to set up a Self-Managed Team in an organisation
• How to set team goals and objectives
• How to set up a learning schedules and take account of specialised functions
• How to introduce group problem solving techniques
• How to obtain high levels of self-motivation and maintain them

Investment

• For the 2-day programme a fee of £450 per delegate
• In-house programme prices available on request