High-performing teams are more efficient because they coordinate their efforts better. The combination of different perspectives, thinking styles, and experiences translates into better decision making. Since these teams are better at managing themselves, they usually do a better job of sticking with their decisions, too. They are aware of what each teammate has to offer, and they usually experience less interpersonal conflict.

The strongest teams are characterized by clear, fair communication. They also have more clarity about the team’s purpose and goals, and thus more accountability. Working together is generally a positive experience, which means team members are happier — both with the team and the organization as a whole.

A high performing team is a group of people who share a common vision, goals, metrics and who collaborate, challenge and hold each other accountable to achieve outstanding results.

The modules in this program are not informational. They walk a team, step-by-step, through a process to take responsibility to become a high performing team that takes full responsibility for their business results.

What you will do:

•  Participate in team activities and learn how teams differ from traditional work groups.
•  Create a team charter that includes a clear statement of your team’s purpose, operating guidelines, performance objectives, and an ideal team vision.
•  Learn good meeting management skills, critique your meeting effectiveness, and develop action plans to improve your meetings.
•  Identify your team’s customer requirements and how these guide team performance.
•  Analyze and streamline the core work of the team.
•  Clarify team member roles and responsibilities and ensure greater accountability.
•  Set up systems for measuring your performance, setting goals, and tracking progress.

Duration: 2 day program