Getting Started with Teamwork
Building Effective Teams
Are you just getting started on your journey to building effective teams? Congratulations! We are happy to provide you with some resources to help get you started.
We know that it can be daunting when you first get started to tackle teamwork issues. We have been helping organizations for more than 25 years to build effective teams and team cultures that are productive and we are happy to give you some guiding tips on effective workplace practices.
Getting Started With Building Effective Teams
Insights and tips as you get started building effective teams and creating team cultures where employees feel valued and heard.
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There is No "Right Way" To Start Building Effective Teams
Every organization is unique. Each team is unique. The number of employees, your organizational structure, where your employees are located and your current organizational culture will all impact your choices about how best to move forward in building team cultures that leverage the skills of all team members effectively.
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Building Workplace Cultures Means Small and Consistent is Best
It can be tempting in the beginning to have big ideas and plans. Being thoughtful about what you can achieve and how quickly is important when you begin implementing the workplace practices. Small, consistent efforts can have an impact. Even if the pace of change doesn't feel fast. It is better to be slow and consistent than to make big promises and not be able to fulfill them.
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Ask for Help
When you are first getting started, it is important to cast a wide net when asking for help. Invite employees interested in the work to join you on a council or committee. Inquire if any employees have past experiences that can be helpful, reach into your network to ask peers for their insights and finally, find a consultant who can provide coaching and resources to help you be successful with your efforts to create a team culture that is effective and that leverages the skills of all employees.
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How We Can Help You Build an Effective Team Culture
Training:
Our training programs provide a custom solution that is designed to meet your specific needs. We have provided introductory training programs on a wide range of topics and we are happy to design one for your employees, managers and/or leaders.
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Consulting:
Are you looking for some help in figuring out where to get started? Do you want to conduct some assessments to gain a better understanding of where you are at so that you can build better workplace practices into your organization? Would you like a thought partner who has more than two decades of experience in the field to guide you? Look no further. We have you covered.
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Tools: Edugraphics
If you are looking to get started with some easy to use tools that require no training but are filled with helpful tips and tricks, than our infographics sets are for you. The tools includes topics such as communication, principles of teamwork, collaboration and psychological safety.
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Tools: Microleaning Videos
Short 3-5 minute videos are an excellent way to share education ideas with employees. As mobile-first learning that can be delivered on a phone, these microlearing videos can be seen anywhere and any time.
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Resources:
Check out our resources page for webinars, blog posts and podcasts that can help you to develop a team culture that works for you.
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Client Case Study: Creating A Dynamic Workplace
After a national search, Culture Coach was hired by a non-profit organization of 200 employees to help the organization create a program to build a company culture that reflected their current employees and stakeholders. CCI conducted a needs assessment using focus groups, interviews and an all-employee survey. The results were compiled and reported back to the organization. These findings served as the foundation for creating a three year strategy. Culture Coach helped with starting a working committee, creating an implementation plan for achieving the goals, refining a reporting structure for the work and the hiring of a manager. As part of the implementation plan, CCI has provided on-going employee and senior leader training programs and served as thought partner and consultant over the course of four years. All of this had the focus of putting into place workplace practices that are helping the client to achieve its goal of creating a workplace and workplace culture that better leveraged the talents of all of their employees.