Programs for setting up new or merged/restructured teams
Teams that are new, restructuring, cross-functional or short-term in nature (such as taskforces, project teams or cross-functional working groups and committees) benefit from a fast-track program to set them up for success.
Addressing both relationship building and operational practices, the team works through a set of evidence-based activities to help them move from 'forming to performing' and hit the ground running.
Who’s it for
New teams
Merged teams
Taskforces
Cross-functional working groups
How it works
Initiated by the executive sponsor, team's leader, or HR
Designed in collaboration with team leader to agree on success criteria, challenges and opportunities
Builds on BAU team planning and development activities to fast-track team’s performance
Emphasis early on is about developing connection: an understanding of who's on the team, their backgrounds, values, capabilities, motivators and stressors, shared or disparate goals and needs
Then the focus turns to exploring the best ways to practically work together, agreeing shared behavioural standards and accountability processes
Team commitments and achievements are documented and tracked to drive ongoing improvements
Programs take 1-4 months, to establish strong foundations and effective ways of working
What it achieves
Delivers quick, tangible results for team cohesion and performance
Sets teams up for success in a time-efficient way to become a cohesive, effective working unit
Ensures alignment and confidence amongst the team to work at their best
Reduces the risks of projects by proactively addressing potential team derailers
Boosts the engagement and productivity of team members
