Bring ideas to life through people power
Ideas generally don’t have worth without execution but when a movement is formed, things get done. We’ve all experienced the delight of a new concept being born from the thinking of a group. In a world where innovation is number one on most business agendas we need collaboration to make it happen. We can’t build the future alone. However, while it looks exciting and powerful, collaboration is complex and fragile. We need to harness the collective and this takes skill.
Why collaboration skills training?
According to a PwC global survey, 86% of CEOs see collaboration as an important skill. Furthermore, the same survey demonstrates a direct connection between collaboration and innovation. Collaboration skills will help your business pull people together, harness diversity, build consensus, enhance motivation and lay fertile ground for new ideas. The power of the collective leads to stronger outcomes, meaningful results and a more enjoyable journey along the way.
We help you build teams who play together and stay together, generating the best possible outcomes for your business.
Looking for support in the following?
Our workshop participants from a range of industry sectors tell us they need support in these crucial collaboration skills training areas:
1. Cross-functional collaboration – How to work across ‘silos’ and understand/harness a broad range of thinking styles
2. Communication – How to engage within teams and across teams to avoid misunderstanding and maximise efficiency
3. Collaboration under pressure – How develop an adaptive mindset to work together when the going gets tough
4. Building trust – How to ensure follow- through so team members can support and endorse one another’s promises
5. Openness – How to be a self-aware, honest and authentic member of a collaborative group or team
Did you know?
In the essay I, Pencil, first published in 1958, the lowly writing instrument takes on a persona and argues: ‘not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me.’ The story shows that even a humble pencil requires the collaboration, communication and coordination of a wide range of people, technologies and resources to bring it to life.
How participants improve when completing our workshops
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How we work with you
We offer collaboration skills training for organisations and team. Our workshops help you achieve your business objectives through effective and experiential workshops. Our training is designed with you in mind to maximise relevance and effectiveness. Here’s our training approach:
1. Understand – we work with you, ask questions and actively listen to gain insight into the specific needs of individuals.
2. Deliver – we design and deliver a relevant training program using media appropriate to you, your business and company culture.
3. Embed – we support you in turning their new-found skills into habits.
4. Measure – we ensure hard results through clear measurement of outcomes against predetermined performance indicators.