Turnaround program for resetting toxic teams
Carefully designed and sensitively implemented, turnaround programs are tailor-made for those teams struggling to perform or experiencing a difficult team dynamic or toxic culture.
When a team turnaround or reset is needed, an expert facilitator and supportive, structured process will get the team into gear and focused on performing again. Having an external team coach to professionally facilitate these discussions enables people to feel they can contribute safely and honestly, to identify and address underlying issues.
Who’s it for
Teams in trouble
How it works
Initiated by the team's leader or HR
Begins with brief review of context and background to the team's current state, completed through interviews and/or anonymous team survey
Workshops are used to create a safe environment for the team to air, acknowledge and address the issues facing them
The team is then equipped to reset how they work to develop a psychologically safe environment which allows them to engage respectfully and work at their best
Includes confidential, one-on-one coaching for the team leader to lead their team's turnaround
Team commitments and achievements are documented and tracked to drive ongoing improvements
Programs take 2-6 months, to ensure strong foundations and embed sustainable ways of working
What it achieves
Team members feel heard and acknowledged
Enables the team to move beyond historical issues and dynamics to commit to new ways of working
Re-establishes team unity and commitment to a collective purpose
Enhances team cohesion, trust, support and wellbeing
Team membership stabilises, less absenteeism, fewer complaints or unresolved conflict in the team
Processes are in place for the team to work more effectively together
Renewed energy and interest in the future of the team
