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Managing Groups and Teams

Business School

This core develops the ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex group dynamics.

Students explore real-world scenarios of group collaboration—both effective and dysfunctional—and learn how to intervene as leaders. The course incorporates role plays, simulations, and feedback-intensive sessions.

Key Topics Covered:
•    Group decision-making
•    Team formation and norms
•    Psychological safety and trust
•    Conflict management
•    Leadership in diverse teams

General managers are often tasked with launching new initiatives or turning around underperforming teams. Understanding how to form, lead, and nurture high-performing teams, especially under ambiguity or pressure, is one of the most critical skills covered in this course.

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