Quadrant Marine Institute offers Leading Effective Teams Certification with Patience Cox of Thynk Leadership

Sept 28, 2021

• Wednesday, September 22, 2021
• 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Building and sustaining a high performing team can sometimes feel like an art form. Learning what components are needed to create a high performing team allows a leader to be intentional in maintaining that team.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of communication to positive team performance
• Identify the elements of team development
• Identify and clarify the purpose of their team
• Demonstrate an understanding of the positive role for conflict
• Recognize how to develop a positive team culture

Location: This course is offered in-person with accommodation for remote participation via Zoom.

If you are participating in person, join us at Quadrant Marine Institute in Sidney, BC.
If you are participating via Zoom, you will receive a meeting link in your registration confirmation email.

Registration: $175
• Posted In: Continuing Education

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