The Apprentice: Case studies on teamwork and team leadership

The aim
To demonstrate how to perform in, or lead, an efficient, effective and successful team.


About the programme
The Apprentice: the training seriesis a three-part series of programmes based on BBC'sThe Apprentice, which offers an entertaining way to develop skills in sales, negotiation, teamwork, team leadership and project management that individuals remember forever. Each programme focuses on the decisions the apprentices made and the consequences of their actions. The examples of their different approaches to problems clearly show how things should - and shouldn't - be done.
Case studies on teamwork and team leadershipdemonstrates the keys for success in both, by examining the apprentices' real-life business examples.
Teamwork.Pitching and presenting an ad campaign shows how successful teams are both effective (doing the right job) and efficient (doing the job right). A common purpose, a clear objective and a clear sense of direction, are needed if the enterprise is to succeed. The five key qualities of an efficient team are examined.
Team leadership.Organising an event on Tower Bridge, this programme sees Michelle becoming The Apprentice. She uses her experiences in this and earlier tasks to focus on the key skills of successful team leadership, such as: giving direction; balancing the needs of the task, the team and the individuals; taking responisibility; and taking risks.


The key outcomes
-Increase productivity and motivation by learning to work well as part of a team
-Learn skills to resolve all problems associated with working as part of a team
-Achieve more as an effective team leader


Programme includes:
DVD (60 mins)
Course leader's guide
Delegate worksheets
Self study guides
Customisable presentation slides


Information:
THE APPRENTICE is a trademark of JMBP, Inc. Based on the television programme THE APPRENTICE produced by Talkback (UK) Productions Limited (part of the FremantleMedia Group). Licensed by FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide. BBC and the BBC logo are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under licence. © BBC 1996. Sir Alan Sugar does not warrant the quality, operation, specification or endorse or derive any financial benefits from this product.

Learning-chapters
Case study on teamwork- Pitching and presenting an ad campaign

• An introduction to teamwork
• Effective teams
• Effective teams - are greater than the individual
• Effective teams - have a flexible plan
• Effective teams - adapt and learn
• Effective teams - communicate
• Effective teams - manage relationships

Case study on team leadership - Organising an event on Tower Bridge

• An introduction to team leadership
• Taking risks
• Setting direction
• Leading from the front
• Straying from the task
• Assessing the task
• Role modeling
• Balancing different needs
• Reacting
• Leading from the team
• Summary