SSI team-building strategies are designed to develop individual self awareness, and awareness among the team members. In all of our team sessions, we help illuminate why people do what they do, how they perform at their best, what they need from others in order to reach their goals, and how stress affects their performance. As opposed to shaping the person to fit the team, SSI begins the team-building process by validating the verified strengths and assets of the individuals. Then we choreograph team exercises to address the specific contributions of each team member. Team Sessions can be offered in small 2-4 hour modules or multi-day day programs. The SSI Team Development Process
Our training sessions work with the teams by exploring the following: The TeamPlayer™ - Focus on the individual members of the team. Individual feedback is provided for each of the team members about their strengths, what they need to be successful, and ways to manage themselves to become more productive. They become grounded in what they can bring to the team. Team Dynamics™ - Focus on identifying and defining the team structure. The Team Dynamics™ session is conducted to compare and contrast the different characteristics of the team members. We identify points of potential conflict and create strategies for managing personal and team behavior. The team leader receives specific follow up steps that they can use to manage and motivate the team. Discussion considers what happens when the team players are brought together; what are the combined strength and blind spots, as well as how to avoid conflict and utilize each other’s strengths. Team Focus™ - Focus on a strategy for tackling a major project or goal. Once we understand the individual and team, we then focus on addressing specific business issues or milestones that the team must execute. The Team Coach™ - Focus on the preparing the team leader. SSI works with the managers of the team to help them understand how to bring out the best in each of their people. The manager, as Team Coach, will receive ongoing coaching on each member of the team as well as the group to sustain the improved team dynamics. View Sample Team Development Process Flow Types of Teams
The following types of teams benefit from SSI Team Building Strategies: TEAM TYPE | SAMPLE OF APPLICATION | Leadership and Management Teams | Focus is applied to the synergies of the leadership or management unit working together and also how the Profile data can be utilized with and among their direct reports. | Newly Forming Teams | To expedite forming and performing. | Virtual Teams | To establish a ‘social layer’ not otherwise produced in working remotely, and that establishes good communication quickly. | Merged Teams | For seamless transition and to minimize client service interruptions, especially in the midst of organizational restructuring. | Sales Teams | To explore how to sell or position, understand your customer differently, understand a buying cycle, access social networks, recognize sales/buying styles – yours and your clients. (Especially effective within the context of addressing sales in emerging markets.) | Intercultural or Multicultural Teams | To address issues around communication, human diversity, shared understanding. | Under-Performing Teams | To reduce conflict and improve relationships and productivity. |
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