Teamwork is a buzzword being used in organizations throughout the world. They are trying to capitalize on a management style proven to deliver outcomes far superior to those of the traditional organizational structure. Well-formed teams are cohesive work groups where synergy drives results.
Just as in sports, being a team does not automatically constitute success. Professional teams seek individuals with talent in multiple areas. To be a championship team, members must excel at their individual positions while having some experience with other positions or tasks. For example, in baseball, someone who is outstanding in the outfield must also be able to bat/ A home run slugger must also know how to lay down a bunt. Some teammates must be able to create a winning attitude even when the team is down by five runs. Other team members need to help with strategy to beat a challenging opponent.
In business, the same holds true. Organizations that understand how to put winning teams together see consistently great results from the team experience. Those that slap teams together without thought or knowledge of team principles quickly become convinced that teams “just don’t work”. This session will put you into the first group – assembling world championship teams on a regular basis.
What you will gain During this interactive session we will look at how to assemble championship teams. Our topics include:
The 3 types of organizational structures
The foundation of building a team
The 4 team styles
Identifying stakeholders
The team charter model
The team balance table
Ground rules for a team
Template for problem solving
Template for team decisions
How to brainstorm
How to keep the team moving forward
One’s viewpoint of teams is filtered through the paradigm of part team experiences. This session will instill the talents required to develop and motivate a team that will bring diverse talents, traits, and experiences to contribute to a success beyond the sum of individual contributions.