Team Building Training For New Leaders

High-Performance Teams and Leadership Workshop Outline

Introduction

This section will set the stage for the workshop, outlining its objectives and the importance of understanding high-performance teams in today’s competitive business environment. It may include an icebreaker activity to engage participants and start building connections within the group.

Benefits of teamwork

Here, we’ll explore the various advantages of effective teamwork, such as:

• Increased productivity and efficiency
• Enhanced creativity and innovation
• Improved problem-solving capabilities
• Better employee engagement and job satisfaction
• Stronger organizational adaptability and resilience

Real-world examples and case studies may be used to illustrate these benefits.

Define high-performance teams

This section will establish a clear understanding of what constitutes a high-performance team. Characteristics to be discussed might include:

• Clear, shared goals and vision
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Diverse skills and perspectives
• Mutual accountability and trust
• Adaptability and continuous improvement

The definition will serve as a benchmark for participants to evaluate and aspire to in their own teams.

Uncover leadership responsibilities to develop teamwork and achieve results

This part will focus on the crucial role leaders play in fostering high-performance teams. Key responsibilities to be covered may include:

• Setting clear expectations and goals
• Facilitating effective communication
• Providing necessary resources and support
• Encouraging innovation and calculated risk-taking
• Recognizing and rewarding team achievements
• Addressing conflicts and obstacles promptly

Describe the stages of team development

Here, we’ll explore Bruce Tuckman’s model of group development:

1. Forming: Team members are getting to know each other and their roles
2. Storming: Conflicts and challenges emerge as team members assert themselves
3. Norming: The team begins to work more effectively as they establish processes and build relationships
4. Performing: The team functions at a high level with a focus on achieving goals
5. Adjourning (if applicable): The team completes its project or disbands

Identify what team leaders can do to expedite progress through each stage

This section will provide practical strategies for leaders to help their teams move efficiently through the development stages. It may include:

• Forming: Clarifying roles and expectations, team-building activities
• Storming: Conflict resolution techniques, reinforcing team goals
• Norming: Encouraging open communication, establishing team norms
• Performing: Delegating responsibilities, focusing on continuous improvement
• Adjourning: Celebrating achievements, facilitating knowledge transfer

Evaluate the degree to which the team meets the expectations of a high-performance team and avoids the common dysfunctions of teams

Participants will learn assessment techniques to gauge their team’s performance against the high-performance benchmark established earlier. This may involve a self-assessment tool or group discussion to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Strategize how to avoid the 5 dysfunctions of a team

Based on Patrick Lencioni’s model, this section will explore strategies to overcome:

1. Absence of trust
2. Fear of conflict
3. Lack of commitment
4. Avoidance of accountability
5. Inattention to results

Practical techniques for addressing each dysfunction will be discussed and potentially practiced through role-playing exercises.

Utilize team process and tools for meeting management, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning

The final section will provide participants with practical tools and processes to enhance team effectiveness, including:

• Effective meeting management techniques
• Decision-making models (e.g., consensus, majority vote, RAPID)
• Problem-solving frameworks (e.g., PDCA cycle, Six Sigma)
• Strategic planning methods (e.g., SWOT analysis, OKRs)

Participants will have the opportunity to practice using these tools through case studies or simulations.

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