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Introduction to Developing Teams

A Framework for Team Effectiveness
“A work team is a group of individuals whose work is interdependent and who are collectively responsible for accomplishing a performance outcome” (Hackman 2002)

• Tasks are coordinated among individual team members
• There is a high level of interdependence among team members
• A dynamic exchange of information and resources occurs among members
• Ongoing adjustments to both team and individual task demands take place
• There is mutual accountability for performance and team outcomes

• Functional teams
• Cross-functional teams or project teams
• Self-directed teams
• Virtual teams

• Team coaching develops teams for greater effectiveness and breakthrough performance through improving communication, collaboration and understanding of the stakes for high performance.
• Customized engagements to meet the needs and desired outcomes of the organization.
• Results accomplished through assessment, feedback, and an expert coaching process

• Establish joint agreement on desired outcomes of the engagement
• Assist the team through custom assessment profiles, determine strengths, development areas and assess needs
• Use motivational, consultation and learning interventions designed to optimize team effectiveness.
• Expert coaching and facilitation challenge team progress through group facilitation and one-on-one coaching sessions

• Senior managers and their intact teams
• Startup teams; teams in turmoil, or groups undergoing change, as in cross-functional work efforts, merger acquisition.
• Teams that desire the value added by external coaching.

• Enhanced understanding of team process, norms, stages of team development, and observable dysfunctions of a team.
• More understanding of how teams share process and use information.
• Greater cooperation through greater understanding of diverse views, styles, of team members’ work styles, preferences
• Greater awareness of how different individuals impact teams

• Structured to last 6 – 12 months depending on team needs.
  
  
  

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