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Transformational Teaming 
for growth, innovation, 
and a competitive 
advantage.

We help leaders dramatically transform existing team dynamics for improved communications, collaboration, and co-creativity across silos.

 

We help teams deepen relationship trust and learn how to generate more breakthrough ideas, high-revenue new product and services designs, develop new process to increase efficiency and drive business growth.  

If you are concerned with:
  • Fear of Losing Market Position

  • Frustration from Stagnation

  • Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt  

  • Slower Growth & Missed Opportunities

  • High Employee Turnover & Talent Drain

  • Siloed Teams & Inefficiencies

  • Rapid, Constant Firefighting Without Strategy

And want to gain:
  • Higher Innovation Output

  • Greater Leader and Team Agility

  • Stronger Competitive Advantages

  • Improved Leadership Pipeline

  • Higher Impact and ROI on Development Programs

  • Increased Influence in the C-Suite

  • Elevated Employee Engagement and Retention

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Our Services

Strategic Culture & Leadership Development:
  • Executive Leadership Coaching: Tailored coaching sessions to model and reinforce effective leadership behaviors across the organization.​

  • Transformative Leadership Programs: Customized learning journeys using the Appreciative Inquiry Process to transform new managers into high-impact leaders.​

  • Integrated Leadership Development: Using tools like the Nine Box for talent pipeline growth and succession planning.​

  • Inclusive Leadership Initiatives: Programs focused on enhancing cross-cultural effectiveness and fostering inclusive leadership competencies.

Team Performance & Innovation:
  • Team Dynamics Enhancement: Developing skills in trust, psychological safety, and conflict resolution to boost creativity and strategic collaboration.

  • Innovation Workshops: Embedding design thinking within teams to foster a culture of innovation and effective problem-solving.

  • Cross-Functional Teaming Strategies: Effective management techniques for matrix organizations and cross-functional team alignment.

  • Agility, Resilience, and Adaptation Programs: Advanced mediation and resilience building tailored for virtual and hybrid teams.

Assessment & Analytics:
  • Deep-Dive Team Assessments: Utilizing Strengths and Working Genius assessments combined with detailed reflection exercises to strengthen team bonds.

  • Continuous Performance Monitoring: Systems for ongoing health monitoring of team effectiveness and collaborative dynamics.

  • Impact and ROI Analytics: Implementing the Four Levels of Kirkpatrick to measure training impact and return on investment.

  • Performance Metrics Development: Custom KPIs designed to quantify team collaboration and effectiveness.

Digital Transformation & Technology Integration:
  • AI and Digital Upskilling: Programs in AI technology and collaborative tools to enhance digital fluency across teams.

  • Digital Change Management: Comprehensive support for digital transformation initiatives, including change ambassador programs.

  • Agile Implementation Support: Coaching and tools to facilitate the adoption of agile methodologies by teams.

Industry-Specific Solutions:

Manufacturing Excellence:
  • Operational Team Excellence: The BetterTogether® TEAMING Operating System for enhancing operational workflows and team effectiveness.

  • Empowerment and Innovation Sessions: Programs designed for line workers, managers, and supervisors to encourage collaborative ideation and problem-solving.

  • Quality Improvement Teaming: Applying team-based strategies to reduce defects, downtime, and waste effectively.

High Technology, Financial Services & Insurance:
  • Rapid Innovation Teaming: Industry-specific teaming solutions designed to enhance market responsiveness and innovation.

  • Collaborative Product Development: Cross-functional frameworks that support complex, risk-aware decision-making and product development.

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