Teams often face complex group dynamics which may manifest in leadership which is too accommodating or too domineering, political rivalries, interpersonal tensions between team members, or seemingly irrational, disruptive behaviour by individual team members. Such phenomena may make it more difficult for the team to focus on its work in the most productive way.
Team coaching can help the team refocus on its purpose, reflect on dynamics which are preventing it from getting its work done efficiently and form a plan to increase its effectiveness in moving together towards its business objectives, often more harmoniously.
Ridler & Co designs bespoke interventions to address the specific context and presenting dynamics of each team. Clive’s training in group dynamics helps him identify and draw the team’s attention to patterns emerging within the team, following which a plan can be drawn up to resolve the issues identified.
Team coaching can be helpful when: