Team
Do you work closely with colleagues day to day, or are you rarely with them at all?
Technology facilitates creative ways of working, but can bring unexpected problems in its wake.
Whether you
• are forming a new team which you want to get off on the right foot, or
• already have a team which you feel could be improved
our Team Workout offers a safe environment in which members can discuss opportunities, tackle their differences and problem-solve.
Important themes
• fundamental purpose
• shared expectations
• clarity of role and responsibility
• trust, respect and openness
• dependencies
• control v. autonomy
• sharing of knowledge and experience
• mutual support
• excellent communication
• clear reward structures
• a culture which supports the purpose of the team.
Using this workout
• your virtual team members come face to face before they become too isolated
• your multidisciplinary team members understand more about the various competencies, explain what is important about each aspect of the work, and explore how to enhance collaboration
• your multicultural team identifies hazards before they cause critical incidents and discovers unexpected opportunities for innovation.
"My colleagues are no longer ghosts. We now know each other well enough to confide and confer."
"We handle difficult issues against the clock. Discussion is now a lot more robust! Our energy level is up, and our performance is being noticed around both organisations."
