We deploy a developmental, learning oriented approach to team effectiveness. While training on specific skills such as meeting management and project planning are important, a program to train teams to be effective is insufficient. A developmental approach enables individuals and teams to learn, practice and build capacity over a period of time.

We focus on the important relationship between a team’s structural and relational dynamics. There is no doubt that insufficient structure can exacerbate team relationships. On the other hand, bad relationships among team members can expose poor structural design as exemplified by a team that avoids debate about critical issues despite having well-planned meetings.

We believe that the uniqueness of our approach is in our focus on the interconnection between these two components: (1) The team as a system that has characteristics that transcend those of any of the individual members; and (2) The individual team members who play a significant role in how the team works together to achieve a common outcome.

We deploy a combination of intangible and tangible metrics to help teams track progress and achieve their intended objectives. At the heart of our approach to measurement is the use of a validated and proven team assessment instrument created by Team Coaching International that measures what results a team is achieving and how it is achieving them.