Coaching For Student Team Effectiveness

Overview: Individual/Group Coaching for Student Team Effectiveness provides facilitated coaching sessions to strengthen team communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills across cultural boundaries. Designed for diverse student teams, this initiative leverages the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory to enhance multicultural teamwork in both academic and real-world business settings. Coaching services are available upon request by faculty and program staff for designated teams.

What You Can Expect: Through tailored coaching sessions, students will engage in personalized development to improve team dynamics, address intercultural challenges, and build skills for high-performing collaboration. These sessions prepare students to succeed in team-based classroom projects and professional environments by fostering effective communication and conflict resolution across diverse perspectives.

Key Features:

1. Assessment Tools:
   • Use of the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory to assess conflict approaches in intercultural settings.
   • Coaching facilitated by a Certified ICS Administrator and Certified Professional Coach.
2. Team Communication and Collaboration:
   • Strategies to improve communication across diverse cultural styles.
   • Techniques to strengthen collaboration and build trust within teams.
3. Conflict Resolution Skills:
   • Training to navigate and resolve multicultural team conflicts effectively.
   • Development of emotional resilience and adaptability in team settings.
4. Real-World Application:
   • Application of coaching insights to classroom group projects, consulting assignments, and business case competitions.
   • Preparation for multicultural collaboration in future professional roles.

Benefits for Students:

• Cultural Competence:
  Enhance understanding of intercultural communication and team dynamics.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Develop practical strategies for resolving team conflicts across cultural differences.
• Team Effectiveness:
  Improve overall team performance, cohesion, and outcomes in both academic and business settings.
• Professional Readiness:
  Build transferable skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management for global business environments.