Do you work in groups or teams in your workplace? Learn how to develop effective teams in the context of project management and how to implement communication and conversation strategies that help your team meet its project goals. Discover key factors that distinguish teams and shape team excellence, particularly communication and conversational dynamics. Study theories and models of individual and group conversational dynamics. Learn how to design powerful conversations to produce the results you want to achieve. Explore common team-related issues including: team charter and team contracts, trust, culture, and conflict resolution. You will also have the opportunity to practice diagnosing and dealing with a variety of group dynamics through a team project.
This course will provide 27 education hours. To receive Professional Development Units (PDU’s), submit your UCSD transcript to the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Learning Formats
In-class:
Traditional in-person class meetings at one of our campus locations with access to our online learning portal, "Canvas." Classes typically meet one evening a week, so working professionals can attend without having to take time off from work. Schedules can vary, so be sure to check the schedule before enrolling. Click on the “In-class” section below to view location, dates, and times.
Live Online:
Fully online instructor-led training using live virtual class meetings via Zoom or Virbela conferencing systems. Click on the “Live Online” section below to view details of the online meeting times and instructor information.

Online:
Fully online Instructor-led training with no class meeting times. Lectures are pre-recorded and your instructor will set weekly deliverables to help you stay on track and engage with the content in a meaningful way. Click on the “Online” section below to view course details.
Note: Not all formats may be available every quarter.
Note: For questions about this course, please contact ProjectManagement@ucsd.edu.
Course Number: BUSA-40109
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Project Management
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7/10/2023 - 9/9/2023
$645
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Thurman, Peter
As Manager of Practice Development at UCSD Health, San Diego’s leading health care research organization, Pete Thurman has acquired professional and personal growth through a diverse range of marketing, project management, leadership, and product development experiences in the technology and health care industries. Other key leadership roles he has taken include serving as a Senior Product Development lead for Kaiser Permanente and a Marketing Alliance Manager for SAS Institute.
Throughout his career, Pete has consistently contributed to his organizations by leading highly complex projects, improving efficiency, and managing strategic partnerships. He also demonstrates success in leading cross-functional teams and developing innovative solutions, which generate new sources of r...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDHBR's 10 Must Reads on Teams 2013
by Jon R. Katzenbach, Douglas K. Smith
ISBN / ASIN: 9781422189870
HBR Guide to Leading Teams 2015
by Mary Shapiro
ISBN / ASIN: 9781633690417
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/17/2023.
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7/10/2023 - 9/9/2023
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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7/11/2023 - 9/5/2023
$645
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Eppel, Richard
Mr. Eppel brings over thirty years of senior level management experience to UC San Diego Extension. He is currently serving dual roles as President of Strategic Momentum, a consulting firm that focuses on strategic execution and as Managing Director of Navidar, an entrepreneurial investment banking firm. He has previously served in several VP and C-level roles within a number of IT companies including Anna Technology, Denary, and Controls Data Corporation to name a few.
From 2004 to 2009, Mr. Eppel taught our Work Team Concepts and Skills (BUSA-40109) course at UC San Diego Extension. Mr. Eppel has also participated as a guest speaker in our Leadership and Management Program (LAMP), which is an executive training program.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDLanguage and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence: How Extraordinary Leaders Build Relationships, Shape Culture and Drive Breakthrough Results 2nd
by Chalmer Brothers and Vinay Kumar
ISBN / ASIN: 9780974948751
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/18/2023.
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7/11/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
7/18/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
7/25/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
8/1/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
8/8/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
8/15/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
8/22/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
8/29/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
9/5/2023 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Business, Professional & Legal Programs department at 858-534-8131 or unexbusa@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.