Course on Group Cohesion Dynamics
Why this course?
Group Cohesion Dynamics
These are essential tools for strengthening teams and improving communication. This course provides you with a set of practical and effective techniques to foster trust, mutual understanding, and collaboration within any group. You will learn to design and facilitate activities that promote a sense of belonging, resolve conflicts, and create a positive and productive work environment.
Group Cohesion Dynamics
What will you achieve?
- You will master various group dynamics: from icebreaker games to team problem-solving activities.
- You will adapt the dynamics to your needs: you will know how to modify the activities for different group sizes and specific objectives.
- You will improve your facilitation skills: you will learn to guide the dynamics effectively, maintaining group participation and commitment.
- You will create a positive work environment: you will foster trust, open communication, and collaboration among team members.
- You will resolve conflicts constructively: you will learn techniques for addressing disagreements and building solutions together.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Team leaders and managers looking to strengthen collaboration, effective communication, and conflict resolution within their teams.
- Human Resources professionals who want to implement innovative strategies to improve the work environment and employee engagement.
- Educators and facilitators looking for practical dynamics and tools to foster active participation and collaborative learning in their groups.
- Consultants and coaches interested in expanding their repertoire of techniques for developing high-performing teams and managing change.
- Students and professionals looking to improve their interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to build strong relationships in various environments group activities.
Immediate Applicability
Designed for professionals with limited time: short and adaptable dynamics, practical step-by-step guides, and downloadable resources for immediate implementation.
Objectives and competencies

Promote controlled vulnerability:
Anticipate risk scenarios, prioritize safety, and assertively communicate limitations to the team and stakeholders.

Create an atmosphere of playful trust:
Encourage active participation through games and group activities that reduce inhibition and strengthen horizontal communication.

Develop empathetic nonverbal communication:
“Recognizing, interpreting, and responding appropriately to nonverbal cues (facial expressions, body language, tone of voice) to establish a genuine and empathetic connection with others.”

Identify and resolve latent micro-conflicts:
“Assertive communication and active listening to detect early signs and address underlying tensions with empathy and constructive solutions.”

Develop active listening without preconceived judgments:
Practice empathy and reframing to understand the other person’s perspective, validating their feelings and needs.

Establish rotating roles to enhance versatility:
“Plan and execute tasks in different areas (navigation, communications, engineering) demonstrating adaptability and learning ability.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Play: Definition, characteristics, and benefits of play in learning.
- Theories of Play: Piaget, Vygotsky, and their application in the design of play-based activities.
- Types of Games: Board games, role-playing games, simulation games, outdoor games, and digital games.
- Design of Play-Based Activities: Structure, objectives, rules, and evaluation.
- Group Dynamics: Techniques to foster participation, collaboration, and communication.
- Collective Synergy: Concept, importance, and strategies for building it.
- Facilitation Tools: Brainstorming, role-playing, and problem-solving techniques.
- Gamification: Applying game elements in non-game contexts to motivate and engage.
- Assessment of Playful Learning: Criteria, instruments, and feedback.
- Ethics and Responsibility in Play: Considerations on inclusion, equity, and safety.
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- Introduction to play and synergy: key concepts and benefits
- Play as a learning tool: neuroscience and gamification
- Group dynamics for icebreakers: creating an atmosphere of trust
- Communication and active listening games: fostering empathy
- Playful strategies for problem-solving: creativity and innovation
- Role-playing and simulation games: exploring different perspectives
- Collaborative game design: principles and best practices
- Evaluating the impact of playful activities: indicators and metrics
- Adapting games to different contexts and audiences
- Ethics of play: respect, inclusion, and responsibility
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- Introduction to participatory strategies: Foundations and benefits.
- Group dynamics: Icebreakers, energizers, and communication techniques.
- Facilitation techniques: Powerful questions, active listening, and reframing.
- Managing diversity in groups: Inclusion, respect, and valuing differences.
- Conflict resolution: Identification, analysis, and mediation strategies.
- Participatory decision-making: Consensus, weighted voting, and other methods.
- Designing participatory workshops: Objectives, activities, and evaluation.
- Roles in the group: Identification, assignment, and rotation of roles.
- Group evaluation and feedback: Tools and techniques for improvement continued.
- Ethics and responsibility in group facilitation.
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- Introduction to Group Integration: Key Concepts and Benefits
- Group Dynamics Theories: Models by Tuckman, Bennis, and Shepard, among others.
- Effective Communication: Active listening, constructive feedback, and nonverbal communication.
- Group Roles: Identifying and managing functional and dysfunctional roles.
- Group Leadership: Leadership styles, situational leadership, and facilitation.
- Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and tension management techniques.
- Group Cohesion: Factors that influence cohesion and strategies to strengthen it.
- Group Dynamics Techniques: Games, simulations, role-playing, and exercises experiential.
- Group Performance Evaluation: Evaluation methods, success indicators, and continuous improvement.
- Ethics and Responsibility in Group Dynamics: Confidentiality, respect, and diversity.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Play: Definition, characteristics, and benefits of play in learning.
- Theories of Play: Piaget, Vygotsky, and their application in the design of play-based activities.
- Types of Games: Board games, role-playing games, simulation games, outdoor games, and digital games.
- Design of Play-Based Activities: Structure, objectives, rules, and evaluation.
- Group Dynamics: Techniques to foster participation, collaboration, and communication.
- Collective Synergy: Concept, importance, and strategies for building it.
- Facilitation Tools: Brainstorming, role-playing, and problem-solving techniques.
- Gamification: Applying game elements in non-game contexts to motivate and engage.
- Assessment of Playful Learning: Criteria, instruments, and feedback.
- Ethics and Responsibility in Play: Considerations on inclusion, equity, and safety.
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- Introduction to play and synergy: key concepts and benefits
- Play as a learning tool: neuroscience and gamification
- Group dynamics for icebreakers: creating an atmosphere of trust
- Communication and active listening games: fostering empathy
- Playful strategies for problem-solving: creativity and innovation
- Role-playing and simulation games: exploring different perspectives
- Collaborative game design: principles and best practices
- Evaluating the impact of playful activities: indicators and metrics
- Adapting games to different contexts and audiences
- Ethics of play: respect, inclusion, and responsibility
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- Introduction to participatory strategies: Foundations and benefits.
- Group dynamics: Icebreakers, energizers, and communication techniques.
- Facilitation techniques: Powerful questions, active listening, and reframing.
- Managing diversity in groups: Inclusion, respect, and valuing differences.
- Conflict resolution: Identification, analysis, and mediation strategies.
- Participatory decision-making: Consensus, weighted voting, and other methods.
- Designing participatory workshops: Objectives, activities, and evaluation.
- Roles in the group: Identification, assignment, and rotation of roles.
- Group evaluation and feedback: Tools and techniques for improvement continued.
- Ethics and responsibility in group facilitation.
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- Introduction to Group Integration: Key Concepts and Benefits
- Group Dynamics Theories: Models by Tuckman, Bennis, and Shepard, among others.
- Effective Communication: Active listening, constructive feedback, and nonverbal communication.
- Group Roles: Identifying and managing functional and dysfunctional roles.
- Group Leadership: Leadership styles, situational leadership, and facilitation.
- Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and tension management techniques.
- Group Cohesion: Factors that influence cohesion and strategies to strengthen it.
- Group Dynamics Techniques: Games, simulations, role-playing, and exercises experiential.
- Group Performance Evaluation: Evaluation methods, success indicators, and continuous improvement.
- Ethics and Responsibility in Group Dynamics: Confidentiality, respect, and diversity.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Team Theory: Types of teams, roles, dynamics, and stages of development.
- Effective Communication: Active listening, constructive feedback, and nonverbal communication.
- Participative Leadership: Leadership styles, delegation, empowerment, and mentoring.
- Facilitation Techniques: Meeting design, moderation, time management, and recording agreements.
- Group Decision-Making: Consensus methods, voting, Delphi, and other approaches.
- Conflict Management: Identification, mediation, negotiation, and collaborative resolution.
- Creativity and Innovation: Brainstorming, design thinking, and other participatory tools.
- Motivation and Commitment: Recognition, incentives, and professional development and a sense of belonging.
- Performance evaluation: 360-degree feedback, performance review interviews, and improvement plans.
- Organizational culture: values, norms, work environment, and team well-being.
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- Introduction to Group Synergy: Key Concepts and Benefits
- Group Dynamics: Roles, Communication, and Shared Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence: Empathy, Self-Awareness, and Conflict Management
- Facilitation Techniques: Moderation, Active Listening, and Powerful Questions
- Effective Communication: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written in Group Contexts
- Brainstorming Tools and Creative Idea Generation
- Group Problem-Solving: Collaborative Methods and Strategies
- Managing Diversity: Inclusion, Respect, and Leveraging Differences
- Evaluation and Continuous Improvement of Group Synergy
- Ethics and responsibility in group dynamics
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- Fundamentals of Social Cohesion: Definition, importance, and benefits.
- Effective Communication: Active listening, nonverbal communication, and constructive feedback.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills.
- Conflict Management: Identification, analysis, and collaborative resolution strategies.
- Group Dynamics: Roles, norms, leadership, and facilitating participation.
- Building Trust: Relationship building, transparency, and accountability.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Valuing difference, respect, and creating inclusive spaces.
- Facilitation Techniques: Dynamics, games, and activities to promote interaction and Learning.
- Creating a positive environment: Celebrating achievements, recognition, and mutual support.
- Evaluation and continuous improvement: Measuring cohesion, analyzing results, and adjusting strategies.
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- Introduction to Team Building: Origins, evolution, and benefits.
- Presentation and icebreaker activities: Creating an atmosphere of trust.
- Effective communication: Active listening, constructive feedback, and nonverbal communication.
- Conflict resolution: Negotiation and mediation strategies.
- Participative leadership: Empowering, delegating, and motivating the team.
- Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management.
- Creativity and innovation activities: Brainstorming, design thinking, and rapid prototyping.
- Managing effective meetings: Planning, moderating, and following up..
- Team performance evaluation: Metrics, indicators, and 360-degree feedback.
- Team culture: Values, norms, and rituals that foster collaboration.
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Career opportunities
- Human Resources Technician: Design and implementation of activities to strengthen work teams.
- Business Consultant: Facilitation of team-building workshops and improvement of the work environment.
- Educator/Trainer: Group dynamics in educational and training contexts.
- Sociocultural Animator: Design and development of recreational and participatory activities in communities.
- Conflict Mediator: Use of group dynamics to facilitate communication and problem-solving.
- Project Manager: Application of cohesion techniques to improve the performance of work teams.
- Team Leader: Fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging within the team.
- Non-profit Organizations: Program development of integration and social participation.
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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates

1. Online
application
(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Develop skills: Learn effective techniques to strengthen trust and teamwork.
- Improve communication: Foster an environment of open and constructive dialogue within the group.
- Resolve conflicts: Acquire tools to address disagreements and promote collaboration.
- Increase productivity: Boost team performance through cohesion and commitment.
- Create a positive environment: Build strong relationships and a motivating work climate.
Testimonials
We facilitated a team-building workshop for a marketing team experiencing communication difficulties. Following the activities, they reported a 30% increase in productivity and a significant improvement in collaboration, evidenced by the successful campaign they launched the following month, exceeding sales expectations.
This Psychology, Leadership, and Wellbeing course provided me with practical tools for managing teams more effectively. I learned to identify and leverage individual strengths, communicate assertively in complex situations, and foster a positive work environment that boosted team productivity and commitment. Thanks to the strategies I learned, we successfully navigated a period of high demand with excellent results and a more cohesive and motivated team.
We facilitated the integration of a software development team using dynamics that addressed communication, trust, and collaboration. The result was a significant improvement in project delivery speed, with a 20% reduction in iteration times and a 15% increase in client satisfaction, attributable to better task management and smoother communication within the team.
We facilitated a team-building workshop for a marketing team experiencing low morale and communication problems. After implementing activities focused on active listening, collaboration, and mutual recognition, we observed a 30% increase in team productivity and a significant improvement in interpersonal communication, as reflected in satisfaction surveys.
Frequently asked questions
Strengthen interpersonal relationships within the group, fostering trust, communication, and a sense of belonging.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Strengthening interpersonal relationships within a group, fostering trust, communication, and a sense of belonging.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Team Building: Origins, evolution, and benefits.
- Presentation and icebreaker activities: Creating an atmosphere of trust.
- Effective communication: Active listening, constructive feedback, and nonverbal communication.
- Conflict resolution: Negotiation and mediation strategies.
- Participative leadership: Empowering, delegating, and motivating the team.
- Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management.
- Creativity and innovation activities: Brainstorming, design thinking, and rapid prototyping.
- Managing effective meetings: Planning, moderating, and following up..
- Team performance evaluation: Metrics, indicators, and 360-degree feedback.
- Team culture: Values, norms, and rituals that foster collaboration.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor