Imagine a team whose members are open with one another, passionately debate important issues, and commit to clear decisions even if they initially disagree. They share a common passion, focus their attention on the collective good of the organization, and constantly seek to improve their collaboration. At any given moment, they can articulate the company’s core purpose, values, and top priorities. Wouldn’t you want to work there?
The path to organizational health requires more than our individual self-actualization. It demands collective realization, a forging of diverse opinions into a stronger unity. Culture is the glue, and it must be developed with intention. Left alone, all manner of dysfunctional patterns may arise. But carefully tended, it becomes the fertile soil that nourishes each team member to perform together at their best.
One of the most satisfying moments in organizational life is when teams finally click. It’s that instant when collaboration shifts from a stale buzzword to a living, breathing organism; when trust and intimate knowledge of team members means you can anticipate their actions; when work becomes fun. Team coaching can unlock new insights, discover new solutions to previously seen challenges, and create joint accountability around team development.
Sometimes team development looks like helping co-founders manage conflict or find their way back to their core founding principles. Sometimes it is extended, consistent work with leadership teams to establish new shared behaviors and norms. Other times it is a mix of targeted 1-on-1 and group experiences.
Whatever your needs, we’re here to support you and your team in bringing forth the best that you have.
Every team engagement is unique – we start with an assessment to understand where leaders and their teams want to go. From there, we’ll work together to agree on a set of outcomes, which might include: