Building High Performance Teams

Duration : 1 Day + ½ Day follow up

Course Overview:

This program is specifically designed for team leaders who aim to foster unity, collaboration, and cohesiveness within their teams, driving them toward the successful achievement of ambitious and challenging goals. The course delves into the foundational principles of what makes a winning team, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and shared purpose. Participants will learn how to identify and manage team dynamics, including addressing conflicts, leveraging individual strengths, and creating an environment where all members feel valued and motivated. The course also explores strategies for building team spirit, enhancing engagement, and cultivating a sense of ownership and accountability among team members. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the synergistic effect of collaboration in high-performing teams, discovering how effective teamwork can lead to greater innovation, productivity, and resilience. By the end of the course, team leaders will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create an empowered, cohesive team that thrives in achieving both short-term objectives and long-term success.

Module 1: Definition of a Team and a Winning Team

• What is a Team?

  • Definition and Characteristics of a Team
  • Difference Between a Group and a Team
  • The Role of a Leader in Defining and Shaping a Team

• What Makes a Winning Team?

  • Key Characteristics of High-Performance Teams
  • Real-world Examples of Winning Teams (in sports, business, etc.)
  • The Importance of Shared Vision, Clear Roles, and Collective Accountability

• Team Leader Reflection:

  • How to Assess the Current State of Your Team
  • Identifying Strengths and Areas for Development

Module 2: Identifying and Managing Team Dynamics

• Understanding Team Dynamics:

  • What are Team Dynamics?
  • Common Stages of Team Development (Tuckman’s Stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing)
  • Recognizing and Navigating Conflict within Teams

• Roles within a Team:

  • Understanding Belbin’s Team Roles (Shapers, Implementers, Completer-Finishers, etc.)
  • Identifying Team Members’ Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Balancing Diverse Personalities and Working Styles

• Managing Group Dynamics for Success:

  • Creating an Environment of Trust and Psychological Safety
  • Using Conflict Constructively to Improve Team Cohesion
  • Fostering Open Communication and Collaboration

• Interactive Activity:

  • Team Dynamics Assessment Exercise
  • Group Discussion: Overcoming Common Team Challenges

Module 3: Building Team-Spirit and Cohesiveness

• Building Trust within Your Team:

  • The Role of Trust in High-Performing Teams
  • Activities and Practices to Build Trust
  • Transparency, Honesty, and Consistency as Trust-Building Tools
• Creating a Shared Vision and Goal Alignment:
  • The Power of a Unified Team Vision
  • Setting Stretch Goals and Creating a Roadmap for Achievement
  • Aligning Team Goals with Organizational Objectives

• Team-building Activities and Exercises:

  • Team-Building Games and Exercises to Strengthen Collaboration
  • Encouraging Cross-functional Collaboration and Networking
  • Recognizing and Celebrating Team Achievements

• Practical Exercise:
  • Plan and Lead a Team-building Activity or Workshop

Module 4: The Synergistic Effect of a Winning Team

• Understanding Team Synergy:

  • What is Synergy, and How Does it Affect Performance?
  • The Concept of “The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts”
  • Examples of Synergy in Action: Teams Achieving Stretched Goals

• Leveraging Strengths for Greater Impact:

  • How Individual Strengths Contribute to Team Synergy
  • The Role of Team Leader in Maximizing Synergy
  • Strategies to Enhance Collaboration and Boost Performance

• Driving Results Through Synergy:

  • Managing Diverse Team Members and Harnessing Their Collective Potential
  • Achieving Results Beyond Expectations Through Collaboration
  • Maintaining Momentum and Motivation for Long-term Success

• Group Exercise:

  • Case Study: Evaluate and Discuss Examples of Synergistic Teams
  • Develop a Plan to Foster Synergy Within Your Team

Wrap-Up & Final Action Plan

• Review of Key Learning Points:

  • Summary of Key Insights: Team Dynamics, Building Trust, Synergy, and Stretch Goals
  • Reflection on Team Leader’s Role in Driving High Performance

• Final Group Discussion and Q&A:

  • Sharing Experiences, Best Practices, and Challenges
  • Open Q&A Session for Clarification

• Action Planning:

  • Create a Personalized Action Plan for Leading Your Team to Achieve Stretch Goals
  • Setting Short-term and Long-term Objectives for Team Growth