Building a high performance team is important for all managers. High performance teams deliver results and deliver them faster. They also enable the cross-fertilisation of ideas and through working together, a better team spirit.

This course concentrates on building high performance teams in the workplace and the skills and techniques needed to create a dynamic team with its own momentum. This is a very practical course using case studies and best practice.

Course Objectives

Develop business leadership skills.
Develop a creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach.
Increase ability to motivate teams.
Improve verbal communication skills.
Understand different team roles.
Build individual high performance within the team.
Empower the team.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the team.

Course Designed For

For managers, irrespective of function, who want to transform their team into a motivated team that consistently arrives at successful outcomes.

Maximum Number of Delegates

 Eight

In-House Delivery Option Available

 Yes

What is a High Performance Team?

The essential components
What distinguishes a high powered team
How to build a high performance team

Identifying Key Strengths within the Team

Different role preferences
Identifying your role preferences
Creating a balance of roles and aptitudes
Learning new roles - seeing things differently
Strengthening the team
Encouraging innovation

Motivating the Team

The link between delegation and motivation
When and when not to employ power to gain influence and credibility
Target the right individual with the right task - setting goals
Team targets
Providing recognition and feedback
Dealing with difficult people

Communicating with Your Team

Face-to-face communication - a positive approach to meetings and briefings
Open communication - ensuring all team members understand what is expected of them
Developing an effective two-way communication process
Verbal and written communication skills
Overcoming the barriers to effective communication

Leadership Styles

Differentiating between management and leadership
Your role as leader
What are the leadership styles?
What is your natural style and how can it be developed?
Leading by example

Managing and Empowering the High Performance Team

Agreeing objectives
Empowering team members

Personal Development

Formulating an action plan

£395 + VAT per Delegate

Discounts are available if 2 or more delegates from the same organisation attend the same course.

Please read 'How much does each course cost' on our FAQ's page for details.

Very good, very informative. I will use just about all of what I have learned over the course to improve the management of my team. Purchase Ledger Team Leader - UK Accountant

Excellent course all round. The exercises were well thought out and highly relevant to my role. They put all of the theories learned into focus and made it easy to see how they can be used effectively in real life.

Senior Manager - UK Market Research Company

Very good course The exercises are relevant to my role and put my place at the head of the team into perspective. A recommended course for all team leaders.

Call Centre Manager - UK Software Designer

The opportunity for a one-to-one session was immensely valuable and this was one of the most useful training experiences I have ever had.

Director - UK Property Management Company