Teams, Teams, Teams: it seems that is all we hear about today. Teams are literally revolutionizing how people view and carry out work in today’s world. But teams just don’t "magically happen," and just calling a team a team doesn’t make it one! I really enjoy presenting this workshop…it is fun, the concepts are true, and the tools and ideas work! I will take your group through a fun, introductory experience that will help them "feel" the process of team building. We will then explore powerful, hands-on techniques for turning work-groups into a highly effective teams. In-depth information is provided on the advantages of team building, what constitutes an effective team, the nature of teamwork, and many techniques and activities that will build and strengthen a team into a group that is truly "of one heart." Weather and space permitting, I have some great team-building games that go along with this workshop that illustrate the Forming, Norming, Storming and Performing states of team development.

DESIRED OUTCOME
More effective and efficient work teams and team leaders, leading to increased satisfaction, energy and productivity in the organization.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Anyone desiring to assist in the team building process in their workplace. This workshop is particularly ideal for supervisors and team leaders who want to capitalize on the proven rewards of team work and team building. Even if you are already working in teams, this workshop provides many tools for deepening the team feeling.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT OPTION
Special sessions of this workshop can be scheduled by an organization in a retreat setting who wants to take its team through an actual team-building process.

KEY CONCEPTS
The difference between work groups and teams; types of teams; advantages and challenges of teams; roles of team leaders and members; how to build teams; and synergy.

LENGTH
2-4 hours, depending on what outcomes are desired. Two hours are sufficient to cover and practice the skills. Four hours enable deeper learning and practice and working on specific issues.

Special Note: The best seminar I have for improving team communication is Crucial Conversations. See course description.