Course Duration:
1–2 days (or modular format across 3–4 sessions)
Target Audience:
Managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for leading or being part of a high-performance team.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the key characteristics of high-performing teams.
Apply strategies to build trust, collaboration, and accountability.
Leverage diversity and strengths within the team.
Align team goals with organisational objectives.
Overcome challenges and navigate through conflict.
Measure and sustain high performance over time.
Course Outline
Module 1: The Foundations of High-Performing Teams
What defines a high-performing team?
The stages of team development (Tuckman Model: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning)
Key traits of successful teams (trust, collaboration, accountability)
The importance of team culture and values
Module 2: Team Roles and Dynamics
Understanding team roles (e.g., Belbin’s Team Roles, Gallup’s StrengthsFinder)
Building diverse teams with complementary skills
Encouraging collaboration over competition
Strategies for integrating different personalities and work styles
Module 3: Leadership for High Performance
The role of a leader in high-performing teams
Transformational leadership vs transactional leadership
Delegation and empowering team members
Creating a vision and setting clear expectations
Module 4: Building Trust and Effective Communication
The role of trust in team performance
Building rapport and psychological safety
Developing active listening and feedback skills
Encouraging open, honest, and transparent communication
Module 5: Goal Setting and Alignment
The SMART goal framework for teams
Aligning team goals with organisational strategy
Prioritising and tracking team performance
Creating individual and team accountability
Module 6: Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Understanding and addressing team conflict
Strategies for resolving disagreements and promoting collaboration
Facilitating difficult conversations
Problem-solving techniques and decision-making processes
Module 7: Motivation, Recognition, and Sustaining Performance
Motivating team members and recognising achievements
Building a culture of continuous improvement
Measuring team performance (KPIs, feedback loops, 360-degree reviews)
Keeping momentum in long-term projects
Module 8: Measuring Success and Continuously Improving
Tools for measuring team effectiveness (e.g., surveys, team assessments)
Adjusting processes and practices to ensure continuous high performance
Developing a personal and team action plan for ongoing growth
Creating a feedback loop for long-term success
Delivery Style
Interactive discussions and team exercises
Group activities, role-playing, and case studies
Practical tools and frameworks for immediate application
Peer feedback and group coaching
Course Materials Provided
Participant workbook with key concepts, templates, and worksheets
Team development toolkits (e.g., team assessment forms, feedback templates)
Leadership and team-building resources for further learning
Personal action plan template for team growth
Optional Add-ons
Personalised team assessment and tailored development plan
Ongoing coaching sessions for team leaders
Facilitated team-building activities for real-world application
Post-course team performance follow-up and support