But what really is Team Development?

It is broadly defined as :

  “Periodic attempts by a group of people whose jobs are inter-related to examine
how effectively they function as a team, to identify barriers to their collaboration
and to mutually undertake to reduce (or eliminate) those barriers.”

But why develop your team?

  - Develop your individual team members

  - Resolve conflicts

  - Create more harmony and greater productivity
  among team members

  - Help team members work together

  - Define roles and decision-making process

  - Motivate team members

  - Promote interaction

  - Create a culture for team effectiveness
 

What is an effective, productive, high-performing team?

At its very essence, it is a group of individuals who are energized and aligned to work together toward common goals. Team members have clear roles and expectations. Decision-making and communication processes are clear, and individuals are good at making the most of each other’s styles.

There is also a positive energy within the team – people are committed and feel energized about what they are doing.
Weak teams are characterised by low trust, poor communication, and lack of cooperation, which results in poor problem-solving and decision-making, and greatly reduces productivity.