Teams have to deal with two big issues, achieving their task and the group process . Without careful management of the group process the value of the group can be diminished. True group cohesion and teamwork develops as people work together in an environment of full trust and support. High performance teams exhibit ‘synergy’, where the worth of the team far exceeds the collective worth of its individuals. Good facilitation can help accelerate team development towards synergy. External facilitation can draw the team’s attention to the group process and suggest structures and practices to support and enhance team skills. Beginning with directed facilitation our aim is to nurture within the team a collective responsibility for the group process. Back in the workplace, facilitation will then be performed by every team member equally and effectively. Our programs help develop the main characteristics of high performance teams (i.e. participative leadership, responsiveness, aligned on purpose, communicative, task focused, problem solving, and innovative workforce) to empower your departmental or cross-functional teams.
We can also help well established teams recognise any ingrained behaviours and attitudes that may be hampering performance and/or stimulate new approaches. External facilitation can help bring negative issues to the surface where the team can critically assess them and/or build upon the strengths already apparent in the team.