Harnessing the power of personality to create teams that thrive.
The ability to effectively cope with change, navigate uncertainty and act without the full picture is certainly a skill that effective teams have had to develop – well before the arrival of recent challenges such as COVID-19.
During this period of uncertainty, we have all been compelled to draw on these skills and act out of immediate necessity – to make rapid decisions, re-think, re-prioritise and adapt for the future.
This is galvanising and testing even the strongest and healthiest of teams.
We have worked with teams for over 15 years – and continue to do so today. Over this time we’ve noticed that the teams that are ‘thriving’ prioritise:
- Making & taking the time to stop and intentionally reflect.
- Proactively build collective performance.
- Cultivate a team culture of trust, psychological safety, and collective resilience.
- Commit to quality, ongoing conversations.
A thriving team
While we are in extraordinary times, the underlying elements of a successful team continue to remain the same. When present they enable teams to create better relationships, have better conversations, increase wellbeing and ultimately improve performance.
Our programmes, pay deliberate attention to each of these elements. We work with teams to ensure each element is developed and strengthened.
The elements of a thriving team.
- Self-awareness (+ an understanding and appreciation of others’ style and preferences)
- Room for individual growth and challenge
- Personal boundaries and role clarity
- Mutual Trust
- Shared Values and future vision
- Productive decision making and problem solving
- Open communication and effective conversations
- Honest and productive feedback that support individuals to reach agreements and resolve disputes proactively
- And importantly, a shared focus on team and individual resilience
