Team Coaching Options

• To address a team performance issue, spanning 1 to 2 months

• To establish collaboration norms for project or operational teams for any of the areas listed below, spanning 2 to 6 months

• Regular check-ins to maintain momentum or to address issues that arise, monthly or quarterly as required

Tools for Team Collaboration

Systemic Assessment

Build a realistic awareness of the team’s mandate - examining assumptions, taking a reality check on budget, deliverables, resources. Promote discussions about complexity by asking the right questions. Express positions through assertive conversations with stakeholders to avoid misunderstanding down the road.

Set-up for an Effective Team

At the formation stages of the team’s development, set up the team’s behavioral norms including how they will be monitored during execution.

• Establish a clear compelling vision

• Establish connections with key stakeholders

• Conduct a Team Climate assessment

• Agreement on team ground rules

• Agreement on individual and collective participation and accountability

Tools for Communication

Facilitation of activities and routines that promote clear communication and open dialogue.

• Structured approaches to problem-solving

• Encouragement of all points of view and perspectives

• Effective meeting strategy

• Calling out the Elephant in the room

• Sustaining stakeholder support