This workshop module teaches information gained from a ten year study that evaluated teams and analyzed the evolution of highly productive teams. The study’s result is a model of seven stages of growth necessary for an effective team: Orientation, Trust, Goal / Role clarification, Commitment, Implementation, High Performance, and Renewal. The EBL workshop in the High Performance Team introduces these stages of growth, and examines behaviors common to each development stage. Whether these behaviors are resolved or unresolved can be a telling instrument for evaluating a team’s current effectiveness.

Participants first gain a working knowledge of these stages. Then, EBL trainers utilize experience-based learning exercises to reinforce the stages for the development of a high performance team. Finally, the team plans action items and plots out its future growth. Participants walk away with a clear understanding of the evolutionary model of a high performance team and assessment tools which may be implemented immediately on the job. They retain a worksheet outlining the model for future reference, and complete a follow up exercise 30 days after the training, which ensures content retention and follow through.

We also dovetail additional information about decision making styles and learning preferences into the workshop to address individual concerns and group dynamics of a team.

Half-day abridged version is delivered in a 3-4 hour format. Complete version may be delivered in a 6-8 hour format.