Welcome to the Effective Teams in the Workplace HCI Academy Micro-Credential course!

This course is designed to take approximately 8-10 hours to complete.

Learning Outcomes for this Course Include:

1. Identify and apply the four core dimensions of team interaction to improve team collaboration and communication.
2. Utilize AI-powered coaching tools to enhance team development and optimize individual and group performance.
3. Develop strategies to spark and sustain innovation within teams, promoting creativity and continuous improvement.
4. Design intentional community-building practices for hybrid work environments to foster belonging and engagement.
5. Apply reverse mentoring strategies to bridge generational gaps and enhance mutual learning across diverse teams.
6. Analyze challenges in leadership and culture alignment and propose solutions to cultivate secure, learning-oriented team environments.

These learning outcomes reflect the course’s focus on practical team development, innovation, community-building, cross-generational learning, and leadership in hybrid work settings.

Featured voices in this course include:

- Dr. Jonathan Westover, Chair and Professor of Organizational Leadership, Founder and CEO, HCI
- Christopher Morrison, Co-Founder and CEO of TeamDynamics
- Jennifer Dulski, Founder and CEO, Rising Team
- Helene Cahen, Founder and Principal, Fire Up Innovation Consulting
- Surabhi Lal, Principal, SL Collaborative Ventures
- Julie Noonan, Founder and CEO, Noonan Consulting

In the Effective Teams in the Workplace self-paced, asynchronous 8-10 - hour upskilling micro-credential course, you will complete the following 5 Guest Discussion sessions:

- Guest Discussion 1 - Four Core Dimensions of Team Interaction
- Guest Discussion 2 - Utilizing a Personalized AI Coach for Team Development
- Guest Discussion 3 - Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams
- Guest Discussion 4 - Building Intentional Community in Hybrid Work Settings
- Guest Discussion 5 - Using Reverse Mentoring to Bridge the Generational Divide in the Workforce

In each session, you will need to watch the approximately 25-30 - minute video, reflect on your key take-aways and personal and organizational application, and participate in the discussion forum.

You will also watch the following topical explainer videos (approximately 10 minutes each) and reflect on your key take-aways and personal and organizational application:

- Video 1 - Unlocking the Power of Secure Base Leadership
- Video 2 - Scaling Culture: How Values Can Grow With the Organization
- Video 3 - Cultivating a Learning Culture - 3 Key Strategies for Leaders
- Video 4 - Working with Self-Unaware Individuals
- Video 5 - Why Top Talent Leaves 'Exceptional' Cultures: Uncovering the Paradox

Additionally, you will be required to complete and apply three readings, a learning activity, personal and organizational assessment activities, a podcast listening assignment, a short course exam, final application assessment, a final learning reflection, and a course evaluation in order to finish the course.

Once you have completed all of the course requirements, you will receive a micro-credential certificate and achievement badge, which you will be able to include in the education, certificates, and achievements section on your LinkedIn profile and on your resume.

Happy learning, application, and personal and professional growth!

This Program, ID No.  655979, has been approved for 10.00 HR (General)  and 10..00 Business recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

This Program, ID: 24-QWSMM, has been approved for 10.00 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).

Additionally, Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Academy micro-credential qualifies for 10.00 points.