UW411
Building and Thriving in High-performing Teams
Faculty
Hannes Chopra
CEO of RaSa Consulting UG
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Fee for single course
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Overview
Working in teams is practically the default mode of collaboration in any kind of organisation. When you join a large institution/company, you work in a team; any start-up grows and teams are built; even as a freelancer or being self-employed you work in temporary teams. The goal is to understand, reflect and get practical insights how to build and sustain a high performing team and how to strive in a team to contribute to its performance. The course is for future entrepreneurs, leaders as well as for future professionals.
Learning highlights
- We will discuss: What is a team, why do we work in teams, what is behind building high performance teams, how to get the best out of working in a team, what are challenges in teams, how to overcome them, what separates great teams from mediocre ones?
- We will work in an interactive way.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Course overview, rules of engagement, group building, basics on teams.
Session 2
Why do teams exist, what is a team, theories on teams!
Session 3
Goal setting & clarity.
Session 4
The dysfunctions of teams and consequences.
Session 5
Trust & psychological safety.
Session 6
Team collaboration based on differences/preferences of individuals.
Session 7
Presentations + 1st exploration.
Session 8
Active listening, communication, feedback.
Session 9
Team dynamics & communication (MIT research).
Session 10
Conflict handling.
Session 11
The 21st century challenges of teams I.
Session 12
The 21st century challenges of teams II.
Session 13
Team tools: Action learning circle & power circle.
Session 14
Presentations + 2nd explorations.
Session 15
Learnings, reflections, commitments.
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
Please come with an inquisitive, self-reflective and open mind. Openness to explore and trying out and a certain degree of vulnerability is required. Be engaged and participate. There will be some extra work.
Methodology
A mixture of reading, case studies, classroom discussions, assignments, role plays, group work will be applied.
Grading
Hannes S. Chopra is the CEO of RaSa Future Fund, a private equity fund investing into early stage technological start-ups disrupting the financial/insurance world. He is also the CEO of RaSa Consulting UG, a boutique leadership development firm.
Hannes is passionate about personal and leadership transformation of executives and leaders. ‘The next 10 years belong to us, humans. We will finally start discovering our true self and unleashing our humanness. We will disrupt our old-style life and old self. Technology will be a fantastic enabler helping us along the way. Enabling leaders to realize themselves is the key to enabling change in our transformative world.’
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Building and Thriving in High-performing Teams
by Hannes Chopra
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
May 19 - Jun 06, 2025
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.