Team Effectiveness Model course

In this Team Effectiveness Model course you will learn how to use the models of Tuckman, Lencioni, Belbin and Hackman to increase the effectiveness and collaboration within your team.

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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.

For a team or department? Arrange your own group, at your premises or ours. In-company for your team

In brief. Team Effectiveness Model is a 2-day classroom course. You take it in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.

  • Four models: Tuckman, Lencioni, Belbin and Hackman
  • Directly applicable to your own team
  • Practical and interactive, with small groups
  • Personal action plan for your own work situation
  • Experienced trainer with a practical background
Jeroen

Your trainer: Jeroen 44 evaluations in total, average score 9.5. View the trainers

Your team only really functions when the mutual relationships are right, the roles are clear and you stay on course together. In this course you gain the models and tools to achieve that.

Description

You will work with four leading models for team effectiveness: Tuckman's stages of group development, Lencioni's five dysfunctions, Belbin's team roles and Hackman's basic conditions for successful teams. For each model you learn what it means for your team and how to apply it straight away.

The course is strongly practically oriented. You analyse your own team, recognise patterns that block collaboration and practise techniques for clear communication and for raising tensions openly. Your own experience in practice is the starting point for the exercises.

You finish with a concrete action plan for your own team. That way you know exactly which steps you are going to take back in the workplace to increase effectiveness.

Topics

  • Introduction to team effectiveness and what really makes a team perform
  • Tuckman's stages: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning
  • Lencioni's five dysfunctions of a team
  • Belbin's team roles and building a balanced team
  • Hackman's five basic conditions for effective teams
  • Effective communication within teams
  • Conflict management and opening up discussion about tensions
  • Formulating clear and achievable team goals
  • Keeping motivation and involvement high
  • Drawing up a personal action plan for your own team

Result

After this course you can recognise the stage your team is in and know which interventions are appropriate. You can analyse the roles within your team, identify and address dysfunctions, and create the conditions in which team members can come into their own. You communicate more clearly, hold difficult conversations sooner and set goals your team is willing to commit to. You leave with a concrete action plan for your own working situation.

Target audience

The course is intended for team leaders, supervisors, project and production managers, HR professionals and other managers who are responsible for how a team functions. Whether you lead a permanent team or guide temporary project teams, you will gain the models and skills to take collaboration and results to a higher level.

Teaching method

The course is interactive and practice-oriented. You alternate theory with exercises, case studies and reflection on your own team. You work in a small group, so there is room for depth and personal questions. The experienced trainer switches between explanation, examples and practice moments, and gives you targeted feedback on the way you apply the models.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required. Experience in leading or guiding a team will help you link the material directly to your own practice.

Practical information

Number of days
2 days
Course times
from 10 am to 5 pm
Teaching hours
12 hours
Education level
Suitable for all levels
Preparation time
None
Included
Course materials and lunch on site
Certificate
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
Cancel
Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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All start dates

2 training days. In order of date.

  • Thu 4 & Fri 5 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 January Enrol
  • Tue 27 & Wed 28 July 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 29 June Enrol

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This course for your team?

Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.

  • Your date and location
  • Tailored content
  • Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
  • More than 25 years' experience
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The trainers for this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

What others say about this course

“An instructive course in which the trainer responded well to our questions and learning objectives. Taught in an interactive way and with humour.”

Nancy Evans-Luthart
PGB Pensioendiensten
SharePoint: setting up a team site yourself
8.2

“Under highly professional guidance, as a team of 18 people we made real progress in just 4 half-day sessions in the area of expectations and communication with each other. There turned out to be more beneath the surface than we had thought beforehand; this came out into the open and was discussed properly. We evaluate the agreements together every two years in order to keep to what we agreed.”

N. Rozinga - Hogeschool Rotterdam
Team coaching: Professionalising/Excelling team
9.2

“Very instructive, it makes you think. It makes you stronger for the future.”

J. van den Brink
Brandweer Barneveld
Team building
8.0

“A very interesting course that I have got a great deal out of. I will certainly be applying things within our company that I learned during the course. I have also gained a completely different view of the company I work for. Only now do I really see which things could be improved with us. And I will certainly be working on that.”

M. Aafjes
Hiltex Technische Weefsels B.V.
Team leadership and team building
9.6

“Good”

S. Bader - Farent
Outlook, Teams and OneNote
7.8

“An instructive course in which the trainer responded well to our questions and learning objectives. Taught in an interactive way and with humour.”

Nancy Evans-Luthart
PGB Pensioendiensten
SharePoint: setting up a team site yourself
8.2

Training formats

Classroom

2 days€ 1250,-
  • Pleasant venue with a good trainer
  • Small groups
  • Inspiring and motivating
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In-company

Bespoke trainingOn request
  • 100% for your group
  • Bespoke training
  • At your place or ours
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Workshop

Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request
  • Suitable for events
  • Interactive and inspiring
  • Large groups too
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Private training

At our place or yoursOn request
  • 100% just for you
  • Achieve a lot in little time
  • Whenever you want
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.

What will you learn in the Team Effectiveness Model course?

You learn how to use the models of Tuckman, Lencioni, Belbin and Hackman to analyse and strengthen the effectiveness of your team. You work on collaboration, communication, conflict handling and setting clear goals, and leave with a concrete action plan for your own team.

Who is the Team Effectiveness Model course intended for?

The course is suitable for team leaders, supervisors, project and production managers, HR professionals and other managers who are responsible for how a team functions and who want to improve collaboration.

Which models are covered in the course?

You work with four leading models: Tuckman's stages of group development (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning), Lencioni's five dysfunctions of a team, Belbin's team roles and Hackman's five basic conditions for effective teams.

Is prior knowledge required for this course?

No, no specific prior knowledge is required. Experience in leading or supporting a team does help you to link the material directly to your own practice.

What does the course look like?

The course is interactive and practically oriented. You alternate theory with exercises and case studies, work in a small group and receive personal feedback from an experienced trainer. Your own team is always the starting point for the exercises.

Do you receive a certificate afterwards?

Yes, after completing the course you will receive a Learnit certificate of participation as proof that you have attended the course.

What is the difference between Tuckman and Lencioni?

Tuckman describes the stages a team goes through in its development (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning). Lencioni focuses on the pitfalls that hold teams back, with five dysfunctions: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results. In the course you learn to combine both models.

Why is the Belbin model so well known?

Meredith Belbin distinguishes eight team roles: plant, monitor evaluator, coordinator, implementer, completer finisher, resource investigator, teamworker and shaper. The model is popular because it shows that a balanced team does not consist of identical people, but of complementary roles that reinforce one another.

What makes a team effective according to Hackman?

Richard Hackman identifies five basic conditions: a real team structure with clear boundaries, a compelling direction with meaningful goals, a supportive context with resources and information, expert coaching and enabling norms. Only when these conditions are met can a team truly perform.

Can I also take this course in-company?

Yes, the Team Effectiveness Model course can also be delivered in-company, for example with your own team or management. The content is then tailored to your situation and objectives. Contact Learnit to discuss the options.

How do you apply what you have learned in practice?

Throughout the course you work with your own team as a case study. You analyse the stage, the roles and any dysfunctions, and devise suitable interventions. You finish with a concrete action plan, so that after the course you know exactly which steps you are going to take in the workplace.

What does the Team Effectiveness Model course cost?

You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Next start date: Thu 4 & Fri 5 February 2027 in Amsterdam

Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.

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