Team & Board DevelopmentConversations that matter for people who need to work well together.
Teams and boards rarely struggle because people don't know what to do. More often, something between them is getting in the way.
Roles may be unclear. Communication may have become guarded. Important conversations may be avoided, or the same issues may keep resurfacing without being resolved.
I work with teams, boards, and governance groups to understand what is happening beneath the surface and create the conditions for more open conversation, better thinking, and more effective working relationships.
The focus is always on the people first. When people can speak honestly, listen well, understand different perspectives, and take greater responsibility for how they work together, the group can begin to function differently.
Who’s it For?
Executive and leadership teams
Teams developing new or emerging leaders
Boards and governance groups
Teams going through growth, transition, or change
Groups facing consequential decisions or competing perspectives
Teams where relationships, communication, or trust have become difficult
Family councils and family enterprise groups
For work involving the broader dynamics of family, ownership, governance, and enterprise, see Family Enterprises →
What is getting in the way?
Sometimes the issue is not the issue.
A team may appear to have a communication problem when the deeper issue is trust. A board may be struggling with a decision when the real difficulty lies in competing expectations or unclear roles.
And sometimes everyone knows something is not working, but no one quite knows how to talk about it.
We look beyond the immediate issue to understand the relationships, assumptions, patterns, and dynamics influencing what is happening. That might mean examining how decisions are made, how disagreement is handled, where responsibility sits, or what people are reluctant to say.
The goal is not to manufacture harmony. It is to create enough clarity and trust for people to work through differences constructively.
Tools for Deeper Insight
Develop a Sharred Language Around Your Strenghts
Deeper Insight Utilizing my expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, I combine various psychometric and business assessments with AI technology to develop highly accurate "personal profiles" for team members. These profiles provide in-depth insights into an individual's leadership qualities, collaboration potential, team role strengths and personal dispositions.
Team Leadership Readiness Coaching
No matter what type of board, team, council you are chairing/leading, spending some time sorting yourself out in advance, understanding what’s expected of you, and learning how to be a servant leader can pay divadends for years to come.
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Team Leader Readiness Coaching is designed to provide comprehensive support to team leaders and their stakeholders. By using a holistic approach, we aim to understand the leader's readiness, set shared goals for personal and professional growth within the organization, and create a customized plan for leading and developing their team. This program is an ideal preparatory step before embarking on a more extensive Team Development Coaching program.
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This coaching program will assist you in:
Building and maintaining an effective live, hybrid, or virtual team
Understanding the impact of distance and virtual teamwork
Developing "soft skills" to increase emotional intelligence
Setting clear and engaging goals
Learning techniques to motivate and sustain team rapport
Sharpening convergent and divergent thinking skills
Leveraging cultural differences to make high-quality decisions
Successfully selling creative ideas within the organization
Resolving conflicts efficiently
Creating a community of active communicators
Advocating for change persuasively
Unlocking team's creative potential.
And more.
Team Coaching Testimonials & More Detail
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Organizational Sponsor Feedback:
‘Ken's unwavering determination and persistence in driving our leadership team to attend the team coaching sessions was critical. We gained invaluable insights into how we relate to each other, collaborate and identified areas where we could improve communication.’
Team Leader Feedback:
‘Exceptional experience and a great success!
We saw a remarkable 33% increase in measurable productivity, all thanks to the enhanced communication and collaboration brought about by our engagement.
The team has undergone a significant transformation, with members now proactively contributing to meetings, adept at problem-solving, and displaying more openness towards check-ins and frequent collaboration.
Furthermore, even initially hesitant leaders have benefited much more than expected from the coaching, which is a testament to its effectiveness.’
Participant Feedback:
‘Many thanks for bringing a tremendous amount of positivity and energy to our team coaching sessions, creating a safe and comfortable space for all of us to express ourselves freely.’
‘Each session proved to be a valuable learning experience for me, and I feel fortunate to have been a part of it. Once again, thank you for your exceptional coaching and guidance.’
Review a Team Coaching Case Study
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Team coaching involves coaching sessions for the team leader and individual team members.
Individual coaching sessions provide a confidential space for team members to discuss personal and professional topics.
Themes from individual coaching sessions are summarized and shared with the team to guide progress while maintaining confidentiality.
Team coaching typically consists of 6 to 12 sessions of about 60 minutes, and can be conducted in person or virtually.
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My team coaching approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive setting for team members to develop and improve.
I prioritize individual behaviors and their impact on the team, clarify the team's purpose and individual roles, and promote collective responsibility for the team's overall performance.
My emphasis is on promoting open and authentic communication, challenging traditional modes of thinking, and reinforcing new skills and behaviors to ensure they become sustainable.
Team members are encouraged to self-reflect and self-adjust, and move forward with a sense of empowerment.
As a coach, my role is to support the team's learning journey and help them develop the diverse skills necessary for effective communication and collaboration.
The ultimate goal of team coaching is to improve both individual and organizational performance, and success is measured by the team's collective output exceeding the expectations of those who use it.
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Team coaching with me offers numerous benefits, including:
Improved Communication and Collaboration: Teams develop better communication skills, increase collaboration, and work more cohesively, leading to more effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Enhanced Team Performance and Productivity: Teams become more efficient and effective in achieving their goals, adding greater value to the organization through the development of new skills and behaviors.
Stronger Team Cohesion: My team coaching approach helps build healthy, supportive relationships, strengthen team identity and purpose, and enhance personal and professional development and leadership capacity.
Increased Flexibility and Adaptability: Teams become more agile and adaptable, enabling them to respond to changing circumstances and challenges more effectively.
Greater Creativity and Innovation: Team coaching promotes open communication, diversity, and effective brainstorming, fostering new ideas and creative problem-solving.
Boosted Team Engagement: My team coaching program incorporates techniques that help teams integrate courage, compassion, and humor into their daily activities, increasing morale and promoting a more fluid and enjoyable work environment.
Improved Personal and Professional Development: Team members better understand their roles, responsibilities, and organizational expectations, and connect with others in more constructive and meaningful ways through my team coaching.
Leadership Development: Team coaching helps team leaders develop their skills and become more effective at leading their teams.
Conflict Resolution: Team coaching provides team members with the skills and tools they need to resolve conflicts in a productive and positive way.
Mission Execution & Results: Team coaching helps teams improve their performance and achieve better results in executing their mission and achieving goals.
Trust: Team coaching helps build trust among team members, which is important for effective collaboration and communication.
Accountability: Team coaching helps team members take ownership of their responsibilities and hold each other accountable for achieving goals.
Diversity & Inclusion: Team coaching helps teams become more inclusive and diverse, which leads to better decision-making and increased creativity.
Resilience: Team coaching helps teams develop resilience and the ability to adapt to change, essential in today's fast-paced and unpredictable business environment.
Employee Retention: Team coaching leads to improved work engagement, job satisfaction and employee retention, saving organizations the costs of replacing talented employees.
Overall Success: By improving leadership potential, communication and collaboration, conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, mission execution and results, engagement, trust, accountability, diversity and inclusion, resilience, and employee retention, team coaching helps teams achieve success.
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Initial assessment: I conduct an initial assessment of the team to identify the team's strengths, challenges, and goals. This may involve meetings with key stakeholders, team leaders, interviews with team members, observation of team meetings, and review of team documents and performance data.
Goal setting: I work with the team to define clear, measurable goals for the coaching engagement. These goals may be related to improving team performance, communication, collaboration, or other areas.
Coaching plan: I develop a customized coaching plan based on the team's goals and needs. The plan may include one-on-one coaching sessions with individual team members, group coaching sessions with the entire team, and/or team-building activities.
Coaching sessions: I conduct regular coaching sessions with the team, using a variety of techniques and approaches to help the team develop new skills and behaviors. We also provide feedback and guidance to help the team make progress towards their goals.
Progress review: I regularly review the team's progress with the team and any relevant stakeholders, such as the team leader or HR manager. I also conduct assessments to measure the team's progress and identify areas for improvement.
End of engagement: At the end of the coaching engagement, I review the team's progress and achievements with the team and relevant stakeholders, and help the team develop a plan for ongoing improvement and success.
Overall, the team coaching engagement process is a collaborative and ongoing process that helps teams develop the skills and behaviors they need to achieve their goals and perform at their best. — Ken
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As a team coach, I foster a positive and productive environment by leveraging my expertise in team dynamics, business knowledge, communication, and coaching.
I have a deep understanding of the ethical and practical considerations involved in teamwork, which allows me to provide guidance and support to teams in navigating challenges while upholding ethical standards.
I establish open lines of communication, foster an environment of trust and respect, and build relationships with individual team members. Additionally, I work with teams to develop effective and sustainable strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
By observing team dynamics, I provide valuable feedback and coaching to help teams work more effectively together. Ultimately, my skills enable me to help teams achieve their goals and maximize their potential. — Ken