Project Teams: Mining Collective Intelligence
Course ID: CEPL552 Learn how to leverage a team's collective intelligence by promoting cohesion and cooperation. Manage the human challenges of building a motivated, productive team that is invested in seeing a project through to successful completion. |
Description
A work team’s real potential for success lies in its “collective intelligence”: the sum of a workgroup’s individual skills, behaviors and competencies. The more integrity a team has, the better positioned it is to handle uncertainty and see a project through to successful completion. It’s role of the the project leader role to create a work environment where a group’s collective intelligence can be leveraged to the greatest effect.
This course introduces research-grounded theories behind group dynamics and teaches how to create and maintain group cohesion. Learn to facilitate group problem-solving, and manage the most common challenges to effective group functioning, including a lack of cohesion, the onset of groupthink, and dealing with virtual teams.
Project leaders who have the theoretical and practical knowledge to identify and capitalize on a group’s collective intelligence tend to be the most successful at achieving desired outcomes.
This course has been approved for 6.5 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This course is essential for Project Management Professionals (PMPs), project managers, and functional managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team. The course also provides applicable leadership training for business leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers.Requirements
This course includes a required group project. Students are required to log into this course within the first two days of the course opening date to ensure they have time to complete the group project with their assigned group.
Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
July 11, 2012
August 22, 2012
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Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:CEUs
HRCI Recertification
Project Management Institute Professional Development Units
This course qualifies for 6.50 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for Professional Project Managers (PMPs) seeking ongoing education and professional development for continuing certification. eCornell is a Global Registered Education Provider of PMI. PDUs are designated as Category 3.
Additional Information
Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and our courses are built around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- Defining and Describing Teams.
- Stranded!
- Characteristics of a Team.
- Processes and Challenges for Project Teams.
- How Teams Develop.
- Creating Cohesion and Work Socialization.
- Group Facilitation Skills.
- Common Challenges for Project Managers and Their Teams.
- Final Discussions.
Benefits to the Learner
Learners who complete this course will be able to:
- Build a cohesive and effective project team.
- Understand how and when to “mine” the collective intelligence of the team to better cope with complexity, difficulty, and ambiguity.
Authoring Faculty
Frank J. Wayno, PhD, Senior LecturerSponsoring School
Cornell University’s College of EngineeringTotal Learning Time
Approximately 5-6 hours over a 2-week period.You May Be Interested In...
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- Student Testimonial
"The fact that the course had a virtual group work component was beneficial to me because I work for a global organization that is using virtual groups more frequently."
Project Teams: Mining Collective Intelligence - Student Testimonial
"The course triggered very useful self-reflection. It proved immensely useful not just in highlighting what can go wrong, but in providing the tools to do it right. I wish I could have taken this course five years ago."
Project Teams: Mining Collective Intelligence - Student Testimonial
"I just finished my last course of the professional certificate in Project Leadership and printed my certificate. In this occasion, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to you and all staff of Cornell University for the experience gained and the support shown during the period of my study. The subjects taught and materials discussed are of high value, insightful and envisioned many aspects of its field."
My sincere thanks,Senior Project ManagerDubai, UAEProject Leadership
