Coaching team dynamics

'Sheena is a delight to work with and her insight into team dynamics is enlightening and very perceptive'. Chris Oddy, Siemens UK

A business exists only when individuals combine their talents to achieve the business goal.

Success depends on the quality of relationships, and the ability of each individual to perform at their best in conjunction with a diverse collection of others.

When we coach team dynamics, we see and understand what is going on within and between the individuals in your business, and then work with that using our extensive coaching expertise and drawing on our experience as leaders in business ourselves.

The result ? New teams get to full potential quickly, existing teams operate at full effectiveness, and reduced time is spent on politics and unproductive working.

Coaching team dynamics - further details

Purpose and Results

'Our function was specifically mentioned in the IPO prospectus - we couldn't have done this without the relationships being in place'

The purpose of coaching team dynamics is to rapidly create outstanding team performance in pursuit of a common business goal. Teams going through this process become powerful beyond their initial imaginings, and truly drive your business forward.

The specific results will vary from group to group depending on the attributes they can build on, and the challenges they face.

New teams embarking on this work bypass months of trial and error in forming relationships and effective ways of working. Instead, they hit the ground running and start to deliver results without the usual 'settling in' period.

In established teams, difficult relationships are resolved and frequently turned into bonds based on respect and understanding.

Because our goal in all of our work is to create self-sufficiency in our clients, teams learn from the techniques we deploy in coaching their team dynamic, and are able to take practical techniques away which they frequently use for years afterwards to maintain the effectiveness of the group.

How it works

We typically work with groups which may be either a team (such as a Board), or a collection of individuals who have a related purpose or role (such as Sales Directors of separate business units), but who may not actually be a team as such.

We always begin by hearing from the individuals in that group, one on one, in a confidential setting called "discovery interviews". This stage serves three key purposes:

• We hear directly from the members of the group how it is for them, right now and this typically highlights the areas they need to work on. If the areas they highlight differ from those expected, this in itself is valuable input!


• Our experience as executive coaches allows us to discern a great deal about the individuals we meet - how they prefer to operate, what they value, what it is about them which can really allow them to succeed, what might hold them back. This is obviously valuable as feedback to the sponsor, within the bounds of confidentiality, and is key input in planning the group work.


• Simply by having met everyone, we build trust, form a relationship and are able to hit the ground running when we do meet as a group.

We feed back the themes from these meetings to the sponsor, and frequently to the group as well, unattributed to individuals to preserve confidentiality. We agree which are the key themes to focus on, clarify the outcomes required for the business, and this forms the basis for the work. We then plan the event, and deliver with the group.

What sets this approach apart ?

Every group event we do is individually tailored to the needs of your business, and this group of people, at this time, in their current situation. The subject matter is how the group operates and the impact this has on their ability to succeed. The agenda is yours, not ours.

This is what we mean when we say that we coach groups. Coaching means having the flexibility to work "in the moment" with what is real and current, taking the lead from your client whilst holding their desired outcome clearly for them. The expertise which makes this possible is that of the seasoned executive coach, not the content knowledge of a trainer.

The result is an intensive development experience for the individuals, and for the group.

Our clients tell us that our work gets right to the heart of a group's unique human dynamic in a way that they have never experienced before, whilst respecting and integrating the individuals involved. Groups gain clarity on how they currently operate, on their strengths and their challenges, and on how they can transform their effectiveness going forward.

The effect on business results is frequently dramatic.

Next Steps

If you think that this could be the service for your team, or if you are merely curious to find out more, either call or e-mail us to book a no-obligation conversation. This will allow you to explore the possibilities without pressure. We promise to come back to you within one working day, but will frequently respond within hours.

If at the end of the conversation, our service is still of interest, or is even merely intriguing, we can offer you the option to set up a meeting to explore further. If not, then we are probably not the right provider for you, and we may be able to refer you to someone who is better suited to your needs.