{"id":5373,"date":"2025-03-13T14:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/leading-with-confidence-key-skills-for-group-leadership.html"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:53:55","slug":"leading-with-confidence-key-skills-for-group-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pt\/blog\/leading-with-confidence-key-skills-for-group-leadership","title":{"rendered":"Leading with confidence key skills for group leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working in a team can often present challenges, with differences in personality, miscommunications, and unclear role definitions all potentially hindering the group\u2019s effectiveness. To address these issues, the goal of this course was to equip participants with a range of skills that promote both team efficiency and a positive working environment<\/strong>. The course aimed to provide insights on how to be effective team leaders and team members, whether within a classroom setting or with colleagues in a professional environment..<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The new edition of the course \u201cEffective Group Management in education: building Teamwork among students\u201d<\/strong> took place in Tenerife<\/strong> from 15\/06\/2025 to 21\/06\/2025. The participants came from all across Europe, with Inese L\u0101ce, Dace Gabri\u0161a and Dace Brak\u0161a from Vidzemes Tehnolo\u0123iju un dizaina tehnikums in Latvia; Zoran Skender and Ivan Kasuni\u0107 from O\u0160 Dr. Branimira Markovi\u0107a, in Croatia; and Manuela Mendozzi, Maria Ausilia Indiveri and Gabriella Zambetti from Don Milani – Bari, 70124 in Italy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the course, we explored several critical aspects of working in teams and managing groups<\/strong>. Initially, we focused on the distinction between groups and teams. Participants learned that while all teams are groups, not all groups qualify as teams. A key factor that distinguishes teams is the shared pursuit of a common goal, and it is the leader\u2019s responsibility to ensure that this collective objective remains the team’s primary focus. Additionally, participants were introduced to the various stages of team development and the typical challenges that arise at each stage, helping them to identify strategies for resolving conflicts or tensions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the course delved into the importance of clearly defined team roles<\/strong>. Through a variety of group exercises, participants experienced firsthand the challenges of working in teams when roles and responsibilities are unclear. They discovered how such confusion can lead to miscommunication, create tension, and waste valuable time. Clearly defining roles and expectations is crucial for ensuring that each team member knows their responsibility and how they contribute to the group\u2019s success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We focused on leadership, discussing how to effectively guide a team<\/strong>. A successful leader must be flexible, understanding both the strengths and weaknesses of individual team members and the overall group dynamics. Participants learned that leadership is not one-size-fits-all; different leadership styles are valid, each with its own advantages and challenges. Effective leaders adapt their approach based on the team\u2019s needs and the specific situation. We also explored the basics of coaching, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a growth mindset and using positive language to motivate the team and maintain morale.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The final topic covered during the course was fostering peer feedback and peer assessment in the classroom. By using peer learning strategies, students take an active role in their own education, shifting the focus from mere grades to the learning process itself. Participants had the opportunity to engage in peer feedback activities, experiencing firsthand how these strategies can enhance their students\u2019 learning experienc<\/strong>e. Therefore, by the end of the course, participants walked away with a toolkit of activities and strategies that will undoubtedly prove beneficial in their classrooms.
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More info on this course <\/span>here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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