Success in helping students begins with "connecting" in a meaningful way. These "connections" are formed through our ability to understand generational experiences and preferences in communication. Additionally, a better understanding of ourselves helps us connect with students. This course explores how to work better together through common collaborative principles and improving teamwork.

Module 1: Understanding the Generations

• Identify the four generations.
• Understand generational learning styles.
• Improve connections with students.
• Apply various generational styles to common interactions.

Module 2: Generational Communication Preferences

• Examine preferred communication styles of the generations.
• Identify tips for improving communication with the generations.
• Apply specific communication styles for various scenarios.

Module 3: Principles of Effective Collaboration

• Understand importance of collaboration.
• Establish common ground for effective collaboration.
• Identify the 5 principles of collaboration.
• Apply collaboration principles to common situations.

Module 4: Improving Teamwork

• Understand the importance of clearly understood goals and expectations.
• Learn what types of communication affect performance.
• Uncover how to share credit for team accomplishments.
• Identify the four areas of group trust.
• Understand team communication roles.