Team-Building
Great teams don't just happen and individuals don't come together automatically to accomplish a common purpose. Authentic teamwork is built upon true commitment, trust, collaboration, and competence—qualities that can only be developed with considerable effort over time. Team-Building is utilized to either initiate new teams or to revitalize existing teams and move them to higher levels of performance. Candidates for this process include teams at all levels of an organization from senior management to associates.
Our on-and off-site programs provide in-depth skill development in the vital areas needed for effective performance. These include group development, role clarification, problem solving, building trust, creating accountability and commitment, group decision making, communication, and managing conflict. Teams emerge from the learning experience with a fresh sense of direction and practical strategies for working together to achieve greater results.
Sample outcomes of JDA's Team-Building programs- Stronger communication between leader and team members
- Improved team decision-making
- Greater adaptability to change
- Improved efficiency of team tasks
- Clearer individual and team goals with greater accountability
- Stronger and more trusting relationships among team members
- Reduced barriers between functional silos/departments
- Increased team productivity
- Greater clarification of individual action plans and accountabilities
- Protocols are created for how team members:
- Give and receive feedback
- Express needs and concerns
- Manage conflicts
- Participate in meetings
- Solve problems
- Make decisions
JDA approach for creating a Team-Building Session
In all cases, our approach is customized and shaped around each team's needs.
JDA utilizes a five-step process:
Step 1: Contract with Team leader (CEO, Business Unit Leader, VP)
To begin this process, we meet with the leader(s) of the team to understand needs, goals and current challenges facing the team. We also explore the expectations regarding results, outcomes, time frame and responsibilities.
Step 2: Collect Data
Using a variety of instruments (Team Climate survey, 360° feedback, Harrison Assessment), we collect data through the use of written surveys and interviews. All members of the team participate in this process so that we so that we gain an accurate view of the team from all levels.
Step 3: Analyze and Present Data/Findings
Once we've analyzed the trends from our data collection, we produce a detailed summary report which outlines the strengths and challenges of the team. We also identify key leverage points and critical areas that must be addressed in order for the team to perform at a higher level. A recommendation is then made regarding the content and agenda for the team-building session (Step 4 below).
Step 4: Facilitate Team-Building Session
Team members participate in a highly interactive 2-day workout session that targets the areas identified in the analysis. Team members are expected to fully participate and come away from the session with clear action items on how they will continue to strengthen and support their team.
Step 5: Follow-up
Follow-up activities range from additional team-building sessions, skill training workshops, and/or Executive Coaching for key individuals.