Certificate in Theory and Practice of Team Management

Description

Theory and Practice of Team Management

This module covers the history of management, the basic functions expected of a manager as well as the vital elements of team building, stress and time management (how the manager can help him or herself in a practical way) as well as examining the importance of communication skills.

• Module introduction – 4 PDF documents
• Resource notes
• A total of 29 lectures in PDF format, available to download and print
• 14 workshop videos
• 3 multiple-choice activities

The learner will:
 understand the importance of team management
 understand the history of management in general and team management in sport in particular
 understand and appreciate the function of a team manager
 appreciate the impact of team building on the preparation and performance of a sports team
 appreciate issues of building trust in terms of building team spirit.
 understand appreciate the important issues relating to planning and conducting effective team meetings
 understand the problems of a team manager relating to stress
 understand and appreciate the principles dealing with stress – developing good stress management techniques.
 understand the problems of a team manager relating to time management
 understand and appreciate the principles dealing with time problems – developing good time management techniques.
 understand issues in relation to the role of the manager on off-field team dynamics
 understand and appreciate the importance of good communication for the team manager
 develop the confidence to utilise communication skills to the full.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On completion of this module the learner will be able to:

• Display a comprehensive range of skills associated with the role and functions of a good team manager
• Apply the best possible principles and methods to develop and cultivate good team spirit through effective team building techniques
• Understand the key concepts and issues relating stress and time management in the role of team manager
• Display good basic communication skills at training, team meetings and in all dealing with players and all associated with team business.