Davis Associates' team mentoring and coaching comes into its own when a team, for example a Board of Directors or a Department is not functioning efficiently. Meetings may be proving difficult with issues not being resolved, or perhaps the group just isn't working together as well as it might.
Whatever the precise nature of the problem, resolving it will help move the organisation forwards.
"Thanks for facilitating our Senior Director Team meeting. I am convinced we would not have got so much done and at the quality achieved, without your help."
John Peter, Managing Director, Solvay Healthcare
Usually there will not be just one person at fault but the whole team needs to re-evaluate the processes they use and find a better way to work together. In such cases we can bring our extensive experience to bear, evaluate the dynamics of the group and if necessary facilitate team meetings. The result will be a more cohesive team that is able to take the steps necessary to achieve improvements.
As all organisations, teams and team-related problems are different, so the precise nature of how we will work with you in this capacity will vary too.
Looking at the process in general terms, the objectives are to:
Clearly identify the purpose and value of the team and so enable it to formulate strategies.
Enhance team effectiveness by improving team interaction and preventing personal bias coming to the fore.
Agree a set of behavioural norms and values to which the team can adhere.
Improve meeting discipline by tightening-up the mechanics of the meeting process.
Define 'Rules of Engagement' so meetings are coherent.
Overall, the goal is to build a strong team in which people can stand back from local issues and operate at an organisation-wide level. We aim to build a robust culture where people are able to say what they think in an open and constructive manner. This in turn fosters a proactive environment where people are able to take the lead but are also prepared to operate as a team, providing solutions to issues and driving the organisation forward as it implements its strategy.