All teams form, and storm. However, many teams never fulfill the purpose and fail to norm (lock-in processes and build momentum) or reach high performance. This half-day workshop for intact teams allows the group to create a shared understanding of what great teamwork looks like and how each person can add their unique value. Participants will explore the key roles and relationships that will energize the team’s work. Finally, the team will generate simple guiding principles that will direct how they go about achieving the team’s goals.

Target Audience:

  • Managers, team leaders, team members, and HR professionals.

The Problem:

Every team should be launched using a face-to-face kick-off. Key discussions regarding roles and goals, communication, collaboration, and decision-making would be discussed. Now, almost all teams are virtual. This traditional team launch event has been severely compromised. Yet the need for having these initial crucial conversations is now greater. Further, the rate of organizational change is increasing. Few teams transition well during reorganizations and fail to gain rapid traction in their new configuration.

Our Solution:

We’ve dialed in the virtual team launch experience. Teams will learn to…

  • Diagnose their stage of team development and understand what levers to press to nurture team performance
  • Launch well, get unstuck, and move from good to great performance
  • Discover their individual strengths, aspirations, and challenges
  • Align their thinking around their collective idea of a high performing team behaviors
  • Explore their interrelationships as they perform their jobs
  • Embrace individual responsibility as well as group accountability
  • Manage and adhere to some simple guiding principles that the expectation of how they will work together

Developing High-Performing Teams
Virtual Training Outline

Overview of the Virtual Training Session

  • Course objectives and expected outcomes
  • Virtual platform orientation and tools
  • Establishing ground rules for virtual interaction
  • Introduction to the concept of high-performing teams
  • Schedule and format of the training sessions

Explore the Power of Valuing Creative Diversity

Understanding Creative Diversity

  • Different thinking styles and approaches
  • Cognitive diversity in problem-solving
  • Innovation through diverse perspectives

Benefits of Creative Diversity

  • Enhanced problem-solving capabilities
  • Increased innovation and creativity
  • Improved decision-making processes
  • Better risk management through varied viewpoints

Creating an Inclusive Environment

  • Recognizing and appreciating different work styles
  • Building psychological safety
  • Encouraging diverse viewpoints and ideas

Share Team Theory

Foundations of Team Development

  • Tuckman’s stages (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing)
  • Team dynamics and group behavior
  • Role of leadership in team development

Characteristics of High-Performing Teams

  • Clear goals and objectives
  • Strong communication
  • Trust and psychological safety
  • Accountability and commitment
  • Focus on results

Team Effectiveness Models

  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Lencioni)
  • Team Performance Model (Drexler/Sibbet)
  • GRPI Model (Goals, Roles, Processes, Interpersonal Relationships)

Create Team Awareness of Members’ Unique Value and Contributions

Individual Assessment

  • Personality assessments (e.g., MBTI, DiSC)
  • Strengths finder exercises
  • Skills inventory mapping

Team Mapping Exercise

  • Identifying complementary skills
  • Understanding team member backgrounds
  • Recognizing unique perspectives and experiences

Value Recognition

  • Sharing success stories
  • Acknowledging individual contributions
  • Creating appreciation rituals

Identify Where Team Members are Getting Stuck

Common Team Challenges

  • Communication barriers
  • Role ambiguity
  • Process inefficiencies
  • Interpersonal conflicts

Support Needs Assessment

  • Individual challenges
  • Team-level obstacles
  • Resource requirements
  • Skill gaps

Solution Development

  • Creating support systems
  • Developing action plans
  • Establishing feedback mechanisms

Build a Social Networking Model

Current State Analysis

  • Mapping existing communication patterns
  • Identifying collaboration bottlenecks
  • Understanding current workflows

Future State Vision

  • Designing optimal collaboration patterns
  • Creating communication frameworks
  • Establishing connection points

Implementation Planning

  • Steps to achieve desired collaboration
  • Technology and tool requirements
  • Timeline for changes

Generate Team Behaviors and Agreements

Establishing Team Norms

  • Communication protocols
  • Decision-making processes
  • Meeting guidelines
  • Conflict resolution procedures

Creating Team Agreements

  • Developing shared values
  • Setting behavioral expectations
  • Establishing accountability measures

Implementation and Monitoring

  • Regular review process
  • Feedback mechanisms
  • Adjustment procedures

Plan Team’s Next Steps for Quick Wins

Short-term Goal Setting

  • Identifying immediate opportunities
  • Setting SMART objectives
  • Assigning responsibilities

Action Planning

  • Creating detailed implementation plans
  • Establishing timelines
  • Defining success metrics

Resource Allocation

  • Identifying required resources
  • Assigning team members
  • Securing necessary support

Celebrate the Work of the Team

Recognition Strategies

  • Acknowledging progress and achievements
  • Celebrating milestones
  • Sharing success stories

Team Building Activities

  • Virtual celebration events
  • Recognition exercises
  • Team bonding activities

Maintaining Momentum

  • Regular check-ins
  • Progress tracking
  • Continuous improvement planning

Follow-up and Sustainability

Monitoring Progress

  • Regular assessment of team performance
  • Tracking improvement metrics
  • Identifying ongoing challenges

Continuous Development

  • Skill enhancement opportunities
  • Leadership development
  • Team building activities

Long-term Success Planning

  • Strategy for maintaining high performance
  • Ongoing support mechanisms
  • Future development opportunities

Make Your Move

Don’t let your team struggle through the forming and storming stages. Give them the foundation they need to soar:

  1. Schedule your team’s virtual launch workshop
  2. Complete our pre-workshop assessment
  3. Prepare for transformation
  4. Watch your team thrive

Ready to fast-track your team to high performance?

Contact us today to begin your team’s journey to excellence.