Introduction
This resource helps learners understand the importance of teamwork in enterprise and innovation, and some of the key roles or activities that take place within a high-performing team.
Learners contrast the benefits of functional and cross-functional teams, and are introduced to the benefits of diversity. They explore the benefits of building a personal network, who their network might include as they progress in their career, and how to grow and maintain their network.
What's in this resource?
This resource consists of:
- An overview video which can be watched on its own or shown in part to the class to support the lessons. Use the chapters to navigate along the video.
- A student resource which contains key information related to the subject, diagrams, questions and a case study.
- A teacher guide with advise about how to deliver the subjects and suggestions for classroom activities.
Suggested learning outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- explain the importance of teamwork in enterprise and the key role played by emotional intelligence
- list some benefits of diverse, cross-functional teams for enterprise
- define a personal network and describe how a strong personal network can support enterprise.
Topics covered
- Enterprise
- Skills for employability, teamworking, and project management
- Teamwork
- Networking