Teambuilding: Creating High Performing Teams (HPT)

Module 1: Foundations of team effectiveness

• Explore the science of teamwork and group dynamics
• Understand Tuckman’s forming-storming-norming-performing model
• Identify the traits of high-performing teams
• Activity: Team health diagnostic and assessment

Module 2: Building trust and team culture

• Create psychological safety and openness
• Set team norms and behavioral expectations
• Activity: Trust-building exercises and storytelling

Module 3: Communication and collaboration

• Identify team communication styles and preferences
• Use active listening, feedback and team dialogue tools
• Leverage collaboration platforms effectively
• Simulation: Team communication to build collaborative environment

Module 4: Conflict resolution and decision-making

• Recognize sources of conflict within teams
• Apply structured conflict resolution strategies
• Facilitate inclusive, balanced decision-making

Module 5: Motivation, accountability and performance

• Set clear expectations and shared team goals
• Use KPIs and feedback loops to drive accountability
• Recognize and reward performance
• Activity: Design a team motivation and recognition plan

Module 6: Leading virtual and cross-functional teams

• Address challenges of remote and hybrid collaboration
• Promote trust and cohesion across distance
• Coordinate efforts across functions and time zones

Module 7: Team roles, diversity and strengths

• Identify and leverage team member strengths (DISC, MBTI or CliftonStrengths)
• Build inclusive teams with diverse perspectives
• Align roles with capabilities for peak performance
• Activity: Team role mapping and responsibility matrix

Module 8: Sustaining high team performance

• Conduct regular team reviews and retrospective studies
• Build rituals and habits that sustain energy and focus
• Manage transitions, burnout and turnover
• Activity: Create a team charter and long-term improvement plan