Collaborating for Success: High Performing Teams

35% of variation in team per-formance is accounted for by the number of face-to-face interactions.

Manner of communication patterns is the most impor-tant predictor of team suc-cess.

MIT Human Dynamics Lab

65% of employees report working with 10 or more peo-ple on a day-to-day basis to get their work done.

CEB

Developing teams to achieve consistently exceptional levels of performance Today, Leaders must be able to form and lead teams that can achieve or exceed organizational objectives in a com-plex and rapidly changing business environment. When leaders can achieve creating high performing teams they create the ultimate competitive advantage for their organi-zations.

Focus on Alignment, Engagement and AccountabilityEach high performing team session is unique to the ma-turity and evolution of the team. The design of the session is done through a team assessment survey in combination with individual interviews. The data is analyzed and conso-lidated to determine the best approach for the high perfor-ming team session.The first goal is to ensure the team has a clear purpose and alignment regarding their team focus. We explore the unique contribution the team has in the organization. The second goal of the team in to ensure there is full parti-cipation by all members and there are high levels of enga-gement. This includes exploring communication patterns, building trust, vulnerability, ability to take risks, and affilia-tion amongst members.The third goal is for the team to establish shared accounta-bility for agreed-upon results and individual accountabilities to achieve those results. To improve team performance, each team member leaves the session with commitments.

Business FocusedTeams can only see their patterns of behavior when they are working on real challenges and solving everyday pro-blems together. The two-day high performing session will always lead with the business agenda for maximum impact. Team reflection is used as a tool throughout the session for increased awareness and improved performance.

Outcomes• Establish a clear and compelling

shared vision and team goals• Problem solve real business is-

sues and challenges facing theteam

• Increase focus, productivity, andefficiency

• Build trust and leverage differ-ences across the team

• Become aware of communicationpatterns amongst team members

• Enhance team communication,coordination, and cohesiveness

• Tangible action plan to improveteam performance

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