The Power Of Teams . . . through Team Building

Kells Associates Teamwork

A team that works well together is not a chance event. The challenge is how to build relationships within the team to unleash team power.

Power teams develop with:

Insight about one’s self and the team; Shared experience;

Learning together;
A compelling vision of the team at its best;
A road map for progress; and
Ongoing dialogue.

The TEAM BUILDING PROGRAM moves the relationship building into high gear!

Program Outline

1. Who am I and Who are We?
Using the Myers Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and possibly other instruments, participants gain insight into their own styles as well as the collective team profile.
This insight can help identify potential strengths and needs of individuals and the team. Through this knowledge, differences are valued, resulting in more effective communication and decision-making.

2. Where Are We?
Through pre-meeting interviews or surveys, team members’ views, needs, and expectations are collected. A summary of findings is presented at the meeting. Team challenges and experiential activities provide an opportunity for self / team observation and action learning.

3. Where Are We Going?
Through facilitated exercises and discussions, the group develops a shared vision of the team’s purpose and potential. If needed, attention is paid to clarifying team roles and responsibilities and developing team norms and agreements.

4. How Are We Going to Get There?
Specific action plans and next steps are clearly defined for the team’s ongoing effectiveness. On going coaching for team leader or team members is available to ensure results.

Other Information

The program content and length are custom developed to address the group’s needs. Sessions can be from 1, 2, or 3 days.
Special areas of focus may include communication, innovation, change, leadership, and / or conflict resolution.

Outcomes

Participants report that now their team’s experience:

More openness
Less blame and judgement
Improved communication
Shared meaning
Mutual problem solving
Improved decision making
Shared vision
Less stress
More humor and fun
Higher productivity
Stronger results!

"From the 360 evaluation and Myers Briggs assessment to taking those results and having Charlotte coach me in some areas for growth, the whole process was really helpful for me. I think it made a real difference in my performance and in my confidence in working with my new direct reports, and others in the Organization.

It was interesting to see how my self-evaluation differed in some ways from how others perceived me, and how my strengths and challenges related to the Organization's priorities for its leaders. Working with Charlotte, I developed an Individual Development Plan that included broad things like what I wanted my leadership presence to look like in my new role and with my new direct reports. She also had me use a feedback template to gain confidence in providing regular feedback. She encouraged me to set up regular meeting for my direct reports, even when they are doing well, which has proven to be very successful.

She was extremely helpful in coaching me through designing a Leadership 3-day training session I was responsible for. Using the Facilitation At a Glance book, with her advice, have proven very useful for designing and facilitating other meetings since.

I think working with Charlotte is just terrific for somebody who is very motivated to do the work and needs someone to help guide and coach them. She provides the accountability to make changes. She didn't do the work for me, but I don't think I could have done it all alone."

Director at an International Non-profit