Team development
Harnessing the power of personality to create teams that thrive
The ability to effectively cope with change, navigate uncertainty and act without the full picture is certainly a skill that effective teams have had to develop – well before the arrival of recent challenges such as COVID-19.
During this period of uncertainty, we have all been compelled to draw on these skills and act out of immediate necessity – to make rapid decisions, re-think, re-prioritise and adapt for the future.
This is galvanising and testing even the strongest and healthiest of teams.
We have worked with teams for over 30 years – and continue to do so today. Over this time we’ve noticed that the teams that are ‘thriving’ prioritise:
Making & taking the time to stop and intentionally reflect
Proactively build collective performance
Cultivate a team culture of trust, psychological safety and collective resilience
Commit to quality, ongoing conversations
These thriving teams have laid the foundations to ensure the continuation of team and business success.
A thriving team
While we are in extraordinary times, the underlying elements of a successful team continue to remain the same. When present they enable teams to create better relationships, have better conversations, increase wellbeing and ultimately improve performance.
Our programmes, whether designed for you, or delivered by us, pay deliberate attention to each of these elements. We work with teams to ensure each element is developed and strengthened.
The elements of a thriving team. . .
Self-awareness (+ an understanding and appreciation of others’ style and preferences)
Room for individual growth and challenge
Personal boundaries and role clarity
Mutual Trust
Shared Values and future vision
- Productive decision making and problem solving
- Open communication and effective conversations
- Honest and productive feedback that support individuals to reach agreements and resolve disputes proactively
- And importantly, a shared focus on team and individual resilience
Teams that Thrive
Our team development programme for changing times
Our team development programme for changing times