Topics:

1. Why teams (still) matter
2. Team vs Working Group
3. Characteristics of High-Performance Teams
4. The Lencioni model
5. The power of positivity
6. Team exercises with impact

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In this high-performance team’s webinar, we will delve into why teams remain essential to organizational success, highlighting the synergistic benefits they offer over individual efforts or loose working groups. We review the difference between teams and working groups, emphasizing the unique dynamics and interdependencies that make teams effective. We'll look at the characteristics of high-performance teams, which provide a blueprint for building cohesive, goal-oriented units. Through the Lencioni model, we'll address common pitfalls and strategies for creating a trust-rich, accountable team environment. Last but not least, we'll underscore the transformative power of positivity in team settings and conclude with practical activities that participants can implement to foster high performance within their own teams.

Topics descriptions:

1. Why Teams (Still) Matter: we begin with the premise that despite changes in the work environment, teams remain central to organizational success. Teams bring together diverse skills and perspectives, foster innovation, and enable complex problem-solving.
2. Team vs. Working Group: Clarify the distinction between a team and a working group. Teams are characterized by a high degree of interdependence and a shared purpose, whereas working groups might simply be a collection of individuals working on related tasks without the same level of collaboration or shared objectives.
3. Characteristics of High-Performance Teams: we review the key traits that distinguish high-performance teams, such as clear goals, effective communication, a strong sense of trust and accountability, and the ability to manage conflict constructively.
4. The Lencioni Model: we'll go over Patrick Lencioni’s model from "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," which outlines a pyramid of five foundational elements that high-performance teams need to address: Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability, and Inattention to Results.
5. The Power of Positivity: we explore how a positive outlook can enhance team performance through better collaboration, increased creativity, and a greater capacity to deal with challenges.
6. Team exercises with impact: we conclude with actionable steps or exercises that participants can take back to their teams.