Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Build High-Performing Teams Specialization

Build High-Performing Teams Specialization

Attract, develop, and retain top talent. Foster an engaged, healthy, and high-achieving workplace.

Instructor: Harvard Business Review

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

What you'll learn

Attract, develop, and retain top talent by applying effective strategies for hiring, learning, and coaching
Lead productive, diverse teams by aligning goals, fostering communication, resolving conflict, and collaborating across boundaries
Drive innovation by cultivating curiosity, identifying strategic opportunities, and building adaptive capacity to transform challenges into solutions
Lead through crisis and volatility by developing resilience, taking decisive action, and supporting team recovery while capturing lessons for success

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Taught in English

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Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Harvard Business Review

Specialization - 4 course series

High-performing teams don’t just happen—they’re built with intention. In this specialization, you’ll learn to build engaged, agile teams that meet and exceed expectations. Discover how to attract and develop top talent, foster collaboration, and spark innovation. Boost your ability to manage change, resolve conflicts, and lead confidently through uncertainty. You’ll learn best practices from top leadership experts and work on using them in your job. No matter your role, this specialization will help you gain the skills to lead effectively and achieve the results your organization needs to compete and thrive.

Applied Learning Project

You will work on four projects for this specialization to develop specific plans to:

Building, coaching, and developing a successful, high-performing team
Helping your team stay motivated and productive, collaborate well, and overcome challenges
Identifying actions you’ll take to boost creativity on your team and specific plans to develop and implement an innovative idea at work
Guiding your team through change and crisis situations effectively

Develop Talent and Coach for Success

Course 118 hours

What you'll learn

Attract, engage, and retain top talent through effective hiring and inclusion, and build a culture of continuous learning, growth, and recognition
Foster employee growth and development by prioritizing skill-building, hands-on experience, and employee development to encourage career advancement
Coach effectively by promoting learning agility, holding productive conversations, and giving constructive feedback

Skills you'll gain

Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Training and Development, Active Listening, Professional Development, Employee Retention, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, and Employee Performance Management

Cultivate Teamwork and Collaboration

Course 215 hours

What you'll learn

Build a strong team, encourage collaboration, and increase productivity without causing burnout
Encourage healthy communication and feedback, build trust, and help your team debate and disagree productively
Support your team through transitions, set motivating goals, and foster accountability
Develop cultural intelligence, communicate across cultures, minimize language barriers, and manage the challenges faced by globally dispersed teams

Skills you'll gain

Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Safety Culture, Productivity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, and Intercultural Competence

Foster a Culture of Innovation

Course 316 hours

What you'll learn

Unlock your curiosity to spark new thinking and identify opportunities for innovation
Explore novel ideas, tap into your creativity, and take business-appropriate risks to develop promising innovations
Support innovation by connecting with others and developing a network of supporters
Design innovation experiments and learn from successes and failures

Skills you'll gain

Innovation, Collaboration, Curiosity, Continuous Improvement Process, Creative Thinking, Business Risk Management, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Stakeholder Engagement, Ideation, New Product Development, and Market Opportunities

Navigate Change and Uncertainty

Course 413 hours

What you'll learn

Build resilience and lead change initiatives by developing adaptive capacity and securing team buy-in
Transform resistance into collaborative solutions by addressing underlying concerns and motivations
Take decisive action and maintain team performance under pressure in volatile situations
Support teams through crisis recovery while capturing lessons learned for future resilience

Skills you'll gain

Crisis Management, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Organizational Change, Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Communication Strategies, Compassion, Empathy, and Overcoming Objections

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Harvard Business Review

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Build High-Performing Teams Specialization

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise