Senior team alignment

Working together is as important for a top team as it is in a rowing eight......

Working together is as important for a top team as it is in a rowing eight. When the whole leadership team is moving in the same direction, the momentum takes organisations with them.

Leading change

Agreeing what needs to be done is tough - seeing it into action is tougher yet. Senior leadership teams need to be able to convey a clear message – both in words and deeds. The eyes and ears of the organisation are on them – and their actions will have significant implications for those they lead. If senior teams can be strongly and genuinely aligned, this in turn, will trigger stronger, faster and sustained alignment throughout the organisation.

Team needs

Senior team members are busy people. Leading change together requires:

  • clear, motivating common purpose
  • common, vigorous articulation of the message
  • shared language and meaning
  • effective use of all the team talents
  • mutual trust
  • ability to raise and resolve conflict
  • effective decision-making processes
  • willingness to address systemic obstacles
  • energy and motivation

Driving strategic change puts pressures on the best of teams. When everyone understands “what’s in it for me – and for you – and for us?” alignment is achieved. This is the bed-rock for bold, difficult or testing change.

Team work

The Success Group offers top teams a fast, effective route to team alignment using:

  • experienced, knowledgeable business facilitators who get to the heart of the matter quickly
  • processes focused on outcomes and measures
  • creation of a common purpose and language
  • deep understanding of human dynamics combined with the practical needs and pressures of business life
  • excellent frameworks and tools for resolving tensions and conflicts, leading to greater energy and motivation
  • enhancement of the team’s ability to communicate the message effectively – both in words and deeds

The programme

Our team coaching programmes are tailor-made to each team and context. We co-design the programme with the Sponsor(s) and team members so they stay in control of the agenda. Regular evaluation of both progress and process ensures the programme is responding to the team’s challenges and context.

All team dialogue is based around live business issues ensuring relevance and focus. We create buy-in and motivation using a combination of individual and group discussions. Our facilitation style is flexible and open, creating the climate for excellent dialogue - whatever comes up!

Individuals

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Teams

Working together is as important for a top team as it is in a rowing eight. When the whole leadership team is moving in the same direction, the momentum takes organisations with them. More...

Organisations

Working together is as important for a top team as it is in a rowing eight. When the whole leadership team is moving in the same direction, the momentum takes organisations with them. More...

Musical score and baton

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Timing

Succession is inevitable. The time to prepare your current management for the very top is now. More...

Geese in formation

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