Working Together is targeted at new or changed teams. It is designed to be undertaken by complete, intact teams, as soon as possible after their formation or reorganisation. The program takes an action learning approach to examining the change issues for the team, and planning a new way of working together effectively.
Working Together consists of a three phase process, which includes a combination of three whole-team workshops, two smaller group workshops, individual workplace activities and working party projects.
This program is designed to provide the team with opportunities to:
- Develop a new or enhanced understanding of team members’ differences, strengths and ability to contribute
- Learn about different ways that people react to change, and develop strategies to respond positively to those reactions
- Come to some agreement about the way they want the new team to work together, and begin to build a team culture based on that
- Identify any issues or potential blockages that may interfere with the team’s functioning in the future
- Involve all members of the team in active planning for the team’s future
The program can be run for any intact team, of up to 60 people. For larger teams (more than 20 people), two facilitators deliver the program in tandem.
NOTE: The program includes the optional use of a personal preferences inventory. Additional costs are incurred if the team chooses to use Team Management Index or Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. Costs per participant for these instruments include an individual questionnaire and report.
