Transition into Leadership Roles

All teams go through an adjustment period where they spend time and energy getting to know each other. Through common day to day experiences and the natural give and take of information, teams clarify their roles and responsibilities as well as determine how they will work together, communicate, solve problems and make decisions. Until they complete this important work, it is not possible for teams to perform at their highest levels. Our experience in working with teams all around the world is it typically takes up to 18 months to complete this team building process.

Since business needs may require a team to reach high performance levels very quickly, we can accelerate team development through the Team Transition Meeting™, a focused and carefully facilitated group discussion and action planning meeting where teams can set in place highly effective working relationships and processes. Typically within 6 months we see teams develop to the point it would take them 18 months to reach without this kind of support.

What are the benefits of a Team Transition Meeting™?

• Accelerates identifying & addressing group concerns
• Opportunity to analyze the impact of the new manager on the team & to plan how to adjust to changes.
• Allows everyone to share and examine work styles & the expectations, needs, and experiences of the members of the team.
• Opportunity to establish an environment of trust, participation & cooperation.
• Clarify and commit to major goals & priorities of the organization over the next 6-12 months.
• Identifies issues for future team strengthening efforts.

Team Transition Meetings™ are highly recommended for new start-up teams, teams with a new manager, and teams that have experienced a significant turnover or major change. And, Team Transition Meetings are also useful for any team that is looking for a way to analyze their workload, build group motivation and energy, and to clarify and prioritize team goals.