Teams

Developing teams is something we have been doing for a long time. We have researched and worked with many models and approaches over the years and are adept at choosing the best method for the specific situation. As always, impact and results on business outcomes is our goal.

Our approach is simple. We:

• Listen to our client to understand the needs of the team
• Gather information to create buy-in, interest, and a meaningful outcome
• Define objectives that will ensure we are designing the correct development process
• Review the determined process with our client for agreement
• Facilitate a tailored team development process
• Debrief and summarize the outcomes with our client

“Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together.” -Vesta Kelly-

Typical Team Development Assignments

1. Cross Functional Team Development - You have determined that people from different functional areas need to work together to achieve your goals. These individuals have different perspectives on what is critical for success. Your objective is to have them function as a high performing team.
2. Team Alignment / Multi Tier Team Alignment- You want to ensure that all members and/or levels of a team understand their business objectives, are pulling in the same direction to achieve their plans, and are committed to mutual success.
3. Team Start-Ups - A new team has been formed. You want to accelerate their ability to perform at an optimal level.
4. Co-Promotes / Mergers - Your company has determined that you will be partnering with another company to promote a product or service. The two companies have different cultures and perspectives. Alignment must be created to get the work done.
5. Global Teams - Your company has an international presence. The complexity of team effectiveness is compounded by people who are located all over the world. You need to build trust, clarify roles, define goals and achieve business objectives.
6. Leadership Team Growth - A team responsible for leading a critical business function is operating in a silo-ed fashion or wants to raise its level of performance.
   

“Effective teamwork is all about making a good, well-balanced salad not whipping individuals into a single batch of V8.” -Sandra Richardson-