Discover the keys to first class teamwork, effectiveness and productivity.
Every team we work with is different. Some teams have issues to resolve, others simply want to be more effective than they are already. We tailor our team development courses to suit your requirements and meet your objectives. The courses are practical, enjoyable and engaging for individuals as well as the team as a whole. We won't boggle you with teamwork
theories, we'll deal directly with the objectives you identify.
Some teams are newly formed, others are going through change, perhaps due to new working practices or changes in personnel. Whatever the situation, we'll listen to what you aim to achieve and develop a team development course that really hits the mark.
Teams leave the course with the motivation and skills to .....
Work together effectively and pool individual strengths
Develop and commit to agreed team objectives
Communicate openly and honestly
See conflict as a natural phenomenon and address it positively
Enjoy the challenge of working together as a unit
Deal with change and think creatively
Some objectives to consider
We tailor our team development courses to target the issues specific to your team; we can include all of the following core teamwork skills or focus on those of your choice;
Agreeing and setting strategic team objectives and tactical team goals
Optimising and combining the knowledge, experience and skills of team members
Identifying the teamwork strengths and weaknesses of each team member
Addressing conflict effectively and diplomatically
Ensuring that communication within the team is working effectively
Discussing and agreeing how to manage change inside and outside the team
Engendering team spirit and boosting motivation levels
Clarifying roles and responsibilities
Injecting the opportunity for the team to think creatively and be innovative
Proving that effective teamwork is more productive and than individual input
Ensuring that team meetings run smoothly and are worthwhile
Involving all team members in the decision making process
Developing mutual respect and commitment
Agreeing positive actions for the future and following them through
More about our team development courses
Is there a limit to the size of the team you can work with on your Team Development courses?
There's no limit to the team size. All the Team Development courses we develop are tailored to the particular team. If you have a team which is composed of a number of smaller teams, then that's not a problem either. We'll set up a team session that accommodates. One important point though -
we must know what you want to achieve from the Team Development course beforehand. We'll talk in detail to you about this. Once we're clear on your objectives, we'll be able to present you with a draft outline that we can discuss.
Do you combine indoor and outdoor work on your Team Development courses?
The majority of our Team Development courses take place inside. Depending on the objectives of the course, on occasions, we do incorporate a combination of indoor and outdoor work. Our experience is that outdoor
exercises are much more beneficial if complemented by some indoor work/discussion. If you are looking for just an outdoor exercise, then perhaps one of our tailored Team Building courses would be more appropriate.
Our team
isn't working together well but we don't know what the problem is. Could you help us on one of your Team Development courses?
Yes. We can develop a course that incorporates facilitated discussions about the issues concerning the team. This can be done in a diplomatic way. The last thing you want is a team of people who are demotivated and think that everything is going so badly that there's no way forward. Even if you do have problems within the team, we'll make sure team members feel positive about the process.
You'll have a much better idea of where the problems lie within your team after the Team Development course and, more importantly, you'll have agreed a plan of action to address them.
Do you run Team Development courses for new teams?
Yes. We develop and run Team Development courses for teams that have just been set up. These training courses are a great opportunity for people to get to know each other. They're also great for agreeing roles
and responsibilities, setting team objectives and deciding on how the team will communicate and operate over the important first few months. You'll also be able to understand the strengths of each team member and work out how they can best compliment the strengths of other team members.
We want to combine a Team Development session with some business planning discussions. Can you build this into one of your Team Development courses?
We often combine Team Development with business or strategic planning. Once we've
talked to you beforehand, we'll be able to propose how to best use the time and to combine the two. Our facilitators have business as well as training experience so they are well placed to coordinate business and strategic planning sessions.
My team doesn't have any problems as such but could work better together. Would your Team Development courses help with this?
We do develop Team Development courses for teams like yours. A team doesn't have to have a problem to benefit from a course. Even good teams can work
better together, there's always something that can improve. In fact, we find that our Team Development courses are a great chance for team members to talk openly and explore new opportunities. We'll need to talk to you to discuss the best approach and to make sure that we make the most of the time with your team.
