High Performance Teams

In today's challenging business environment it has never been more important to look at the resource and investment that is available within successful corporations, and ensure that every opportunity is being taken to maximise value and return on this investment. It has often been said that the biggest investment in any organisation is people and this still provides the opportunities for greatest return and results!

At some time in our lives, we have all experienced the success and collective excitement, respect and personal satisfaction a dynamic team effort has brought. The thought "We just could not have achieved that by ourselves" is paramount.

At the same time we are equally aware of the damage that a dysfunctional team can bring. "Why on earth did you not let me know?/ask me for help?/ use my team?" It is clear which is the most desirable and productive, however why is the lament of "We're not working together as a team" - so loud?

The new breed of businessman today requires teams to be able to change and behave in a more fluid and flexible manner (for the larger companies to be as nimble as their suppliers!) and often needing to change direction and lead change within their sector with limited information and support, especially within this modern fast-changing environment.

The Parallax Team Development Programmes - a 12 month programme that offers a comprehensive "one stop shop" for senior team development that will test the fundamentals, provide support, and help with the strategic direction of the board and company.

We evaluate and tackle the behaviours required for high performing teams, creating trust, handling conflict, gaining commitment, developing accountability and being focused on results. We use real time business challenges, to help clarify and shaping the strategic direction of the group going forward, and at the same time building a strong cohesive high performing team, where everyone knows their role, is part of the solution, and takes ownership of the overall result!

Methodology

This development programme draws upon a number of areas, including experience both as a coach, and leader of teams. From working and creating Breakthrough Team Performance, working with Frank Tijou and others in the early 90s, This development programme combines this thinking with extracts from more recent work exploring team dsyfunctions from Patrick Lencioni, as well as the application of performance and team coaching principles.

Application from all these areas, has resulted in the creation of 3 pillars to the programme which combining to create a productive, trusting environment which is rich with challenge, and constructive conflict, creating positive engagement for all.

The 3 key pillars to form this comprehensive programme:

1. Behavioral Team development

2. Strategic Team focus

3. Individual Coaching Support

The Team Development Programme utilises effective calibrations tools such as "360°" feedback process, and /or Firo Element B assessment, whereby a number of cleverly designed initiatives and tasks will be undertaken with the team being constantly challenged but encourage to support each other in their development.

These Bespoke Programmes will be a foundation and benchmark, for growth and direction for the group, business or organisation, allowing the team to continue the learnings within their own group meetings and discussions, with the opportunity to take the ideas and cascade them down through their own managed teams within the organisation.

A tailored one-on-one Coaching Programme to support and address key behaviours, as they arise within the team, is included. This enables each team member to review their progress confidentially and reinforces the change processes that have already started. This maintains momentum, and enables future best practice for each person in the team.