Developing and Leading High-Performing Teams

Introduction

High-performing teams are the cornerstone of any successful organization. They are characterized by strong collaboration, effective communication, and a shared commitment to achieving goals. This two-day training course will equip managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to build and lead high-performing teams, based on the seven stages of the Drexler Sibbet Team Performance Model.

Identifying where the team stands in terms of collaboration and communication, whether they are a work-group a pseudo team or a high performing team is a crucial step to diagnose the situation and move forward towards being a high performing team

Seven Reasons why for using the Drexler Sibbet Model when working with Teams

7. The model relies on solid theory, and practical research. It’s based on the seminal work of Jack Gibb and Arthur Young.

6. The Model lends itself to story-telling. It’s the journey a team takes on the way to High Performance and beyond. It also represents the essential paradox of group life – the journey from freedom to constraint and back to freedom again.

5. The Stages are like lenses into group life. They are clear, concise, robust, and intuitive.

4. There are three Keys associated with each stage, yielding finer discriminations of what’s resolved and what needs to be resolved.

3. The Model can be a reference point. Hang it in your team conference room and you have a simple way to make “process” observations. It also can be an instant diagnostic.

2. It helps team members talk about what’s going on right now.

1. Using The Drexler Sibbet Model will greatly help teams improve their performance.

Learning Objectives

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the seven stages of the Drexler Sibbet Team Performance Model: 

1. Orientation

2. Trust Building

3. Goal Clarification

4. Commitment

5. Implementation

6. High performance

7. Renewal

• Identify the key characteristics of high-performing teams.

• Develop strategies for building trust and psychological safety within their teams.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration through active listening, clear goal setting, and conflict resolution techniques.

• Implement effective performance management practices to hold team members accountable and track progress towards goals.

• Adapt their leadership style based on the team's stage of development.

• Create a positive and productive work environment that fosters innovation and engagement.

Course Structure

• Day 1:

  • Introduction to the Drexler Sibbet Team Performance Model

  • The Seven Stages of Team Development

  • Characteristics of High-Performing Teams

  • Building Trust and Psychological Safety

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration Strategies

• Day 2:

  • Conflict Resolution Techniques

  • Performance Management and Goal Setting

  • Adapting Leadership Styles

  • Building a Positive Work Environment

  • Action Planning and Implementation

Training Methods

This course will utilize a variety of interactive training methods, including:

• Presentations: To introduce key concepts and provide relevant research and case studies.

• Group Discussions: Participants will engage in active discussion to share experiences, insights, and best practices.

• Role-Playing Activities: Participants will practice applying concepts through realistic scenarios.

• Individual Reflection Activities: Participants will engage in self-reflection to assess their own leadership strengths and weaknesses and develop personal action plans.

• Case Studies: Participants will live the model through a detailed case study.

• Games: To make learning as a fun and inject energy in the room.

Benefits for Participants

This training course will provide managers with the knowledge and skills they need to:

• Build and lead high-performing teams that achieve exceptional results.

• Create a more positive and productive work environment for their team members.

• Enhance their own leadership effectiveness and career development.

Resources

• "The Team Performance Model"

• "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni

Conclusion

Investing in leadership development is essential for organizations to thrive in today's competitive environment. By providing managers with the skills to build and lead high-performing teams, organizations can achieve greater success and create a more positive and productive work environment for all employees.

Additional Notes

• This course can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization.

• We recommend that participants have some prior experience working in teams.

• We offer a post-training support program to help participants implement what they have learned.