Teams are groups of people who work together to achieve common goals. Each member of the team has a specific role and is selected for the team based on the skills and knowledge required to perform his or her roles effectively – so the team can achieve its goals. In addition, the members depend on each other for their cooperation and contribution of their skills, knowledge and expertise.

However, it usually takes time, sometimes years, for team members to get to know each other well and to achieve a state that is often referred to as, “being in the zone” or being a “next level” team in which they are all highly focused on their goals and work together efficiently and effectively, i.e. they are a mature team. There are many reasons why it could take time to achieve this high level of team maturity, such as differences in the team members’:

• personalities
• trust in each other
• work experiences
• positions in the company
• values
• standards
• cultures
• personal goals
• commitment to the team goals and their
• differing approaches to decision-making and problem-solving

When it is important for a company that the team matures quickly it is advisable to have interventions, such as team development workshops. This is where we can make meaningful and effective contributions, not only for the Top Team but also for other teams in the organisation. Our Team Effectiveness Workshops are customised to address the organisation’s special needs, which we discuss in detail and confidentially with top management at a free initial meeting.

If you would like to lift your organisation to “the next level,” please contact Clive Hunter.