Team Coaching
Overview
After years of searching and trying out various approaches, we have found an effective method of team coaching that is simple, time-efficient, cost-effective, and delivers MEASURABLE results on a long-term basis. The team coaching environment allows team members to support, encourage and mentor each other, as well as hold each other accountable. Teams appreciate the simplicity of the system and the impact it has on their day-to-day lives and long term job satisfaction.
Quite simply, it works IF the team will work it. If your team is willing to put in the upfront effort and stick with the process, you will be thrilled by the change you will see in them. But it’s not right for every situation. Some groups aren’t ready for it. Some groups don’t work together in a way that works with this type of coaching. And some
leaders aren’t willing to support the process.
Agenda & Activities
How Teams Make Measurable Improvement
Everyone Knows Their Strengths
We all do better when we play to our strengths. When each member of the team knows their strong suit, and appreciates everyone else’s, they see each other’s strength as resources, not as quirks to tolerate.
Everyone Uncovers Their Blind Spots
We all have rough edges. When each person identifies that “one thing” they do that is frustrating to the team - or the important thing they are NOT doing - life gets a lot easier, and the team gets dramatically more effective.
They Build A Strong Foundation
The secret to a great is not to just work harder (although that helps). A great team uses all of their resources to full advantage, and never takes things for granted. A great team has four basic needs. Without them, they go in circles.
They Hold Each Other Accountable
To be a truly amazing team you need to create a culture where people are inspired to do their best work consistently. Teams don’t happen by accident; they are developed and elevated over time.
They Give and Get Consistent Feedback
Learning new ideas is fine, but it usually leads to overwhelm and a return to the status quo. But with a consistent system of feedback and accountability real change can happen.
Details
Length
6-12 months
Activity
Light
Location
Virtual
Group Size
10-200 people
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When Coaching Is Most Helpful
New teams that need to launch well.
- Establish roles & accountability
- Set goals & expectations
- Foster trust and culture
- Create a vision & strategy
Two teams that need to merge successfully.
- Get to know each other
- Build trust across lines
- Negotiate responsibilities
- Establish group norms
Teams that need to align with changes.
- Process ambivalence
- Align with new reality
- Find opportunity in change
- Take ownership of change
Teams that need to
improve morale & performance.
- Raise the bar
- Expand vision
- Build new beliefs
- Upgrade systems
