Leading StandOut Teams Specialization

Welcome to Leading StandOut Teams! In this digital coaching experience consisting of eight individual courses, you will be guided through The Marcus Buckingham Company's comprehensive strengths-based approach to leading a team.
We call Leading StandOut Teams a coaching experience quite intentionally, because it incorporates practical stories and examples drawn from our world-class coaches' decades of real-world experience, as well as hands-on application of strengths-based coaching principles that will help you lead your team effectively.
This series is organized around the eight key needs that our research has revealed drive the engagement and performance of teams. Each course is centered on one of these eight needs:

Establishing Team Purpose
Setting Clear Expectations
Valuing Excellence
Putting Strengths to Work
Creating Trust and Support
Recognizing Team Members
Building Confidence in the Future
Growing Team Members

We are excited for you to encounter our coaching and build your personal toolkit that will help you start Leading StandOut Teams!

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Putting Strengths to Work (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Unlock the potential within your team by focusing on their strengths rather than weaknesses. 'Leading StandOut Teams: Putting Strengths to Work' is a transformative course designed to help leaders and managers foster an environment where each team member can thrive based on their individual strengths. Learn how to effectively communicate these strengths, improve collaboration, and boost overall productivity.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Storytelling Teamwork Mindfulness

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Valuing Excellence (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Join us in 'Valuing Excellence: Leading StandOut Teams', where we delve into the critical role of team culture and environment in achieving success. This course will guide you on defining success with your team, creating conditions for open idea sharing, and establishing a culture that values excellence. Whether you're a leader or a team member, this course is designed to help you build standout teams.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Success Team Management Team Culture

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Establishing Team Purpose (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Dive into 'Leading StandOut Teams: Establishing Team Purpose' on Coursera, where you'll learn the art of storytelling for team motivation, foster strong connections through team rituals, and discover how to celebrate success effectively. This course is designed for leaders who want to inspire their teams and drive purposeful performance.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Storytelling Team Management Team

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Setting Clear Expectations (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Unlock the secrets to successful team management with 'Leading StandOut Teams: Setting Clear Expectations'. This course, available on Coursera, teaches you how frequent 1:1s can transform your leadership style, ensuring that every member of your team knows exactly what is expected of them and has the support they need to succeed.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Coaching Storytelling Team Management

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Creating Trust & Support (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Are you looking to transform your team into a high-performing unit? This course, Leading StandOut Teams: Creating Trust & Support, is designed to equip leaders with the tools needed to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and support within their teams. By focusing on openness, realness, relatedness, and faith in your team's capabilities, you'll learn how to unlock your team's full potential.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Leadership Teamwork Team Management

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Recognizing Team Members (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

In this insightful course, Leading StandOut Teams: Recognizing Team Members, you'll delve into the crucial aspect of recognizing your team members' contributions. By understanding the importance of acknowledgement, attention, and timing in recognition, you'll be equipped to foster a positive and productive work environment. This course is designed for leaders who want to enhance their team's performance through effective recognition strategies.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Team Management Team Coursera Plus

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Growing Team Members (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Are you looking to elevate your team's performance? Our 'Growing Team Members' course equips you with the skills needed to nurture and guide your team towards personal and professional growth. Learn how to identify strengths, encourage stepping out of comfort zones, and create an environment that supports continuous learning and development.

Jun 15th 2026

3 Weeks

Team Management Coursera Plus Leading StandOut Teams Specialization

Coursera

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Building Confidence in the Future (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Leading StandOut Teams: Building Confidence in the Future'. This course is designed to equip you with the tools needed to articulate your company’s unique vision and value proposition to your team and clients. By the end of this program, you'll have a clear understanding of how to build confidence within yourself and your team for sustained success.

Jun 15th 2026

3 Weeks

Confidence Team Management Coursera Plus

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