Teams with positive group norms work together more effectively and create more personally satisfying work environments. Many effective groups have explicit ground rules that guide their behavior. Learn how to create and facilitate the use of ground rules to guide your team toward high performance.

Who Should Participate?

University Faculty and Staff

This course is part of the Managing High Performing Teams Certificate Program

Prerequisite Required Prior to Registration: Team Dynamics

Kim Pruitt is the Assistant Director of Organizational Development for the Division of Human Resources at the University of South Carolina.

There is no charge to participate in this course. Employees should cancel their registration if they are unable to participate. Participants leaving early will not receive credit for participating. If there is an emergency, please notify the instructor(s).

Effective August 1, 2021: Participants in online classes for the OPD certificate programs (LEAD, Managing High Performing Teams, and Effective Communication) MUST have a working microphone on their computers or use the dial-in feature and be able to verbally participate in the sessions. OPD will require a sound check during introductions at the beginning of the session to verify your ability to participate.

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