Team development

Team development

Margerison-McCann Types of Work Model

Take the guesswork out of teamwork!

Most of us work now within several different teams, large and small, formal and informal, temporary or long-term. We may lead some and be team members in others. More than ever, it's important to understand the dynamics of high energy, high performance working as we play multiple roles in different areas.

For each situation, we need to be able to articulate clear goals, link people and tasks in the best way possible, and know how to get things back on track when we lose our way. The Team Management Systems approach quite simply accelerates the process. By making use of a scientifically researched, yet simple approach to understanding energy at work you can more easily build and sustain balanced, high performing teams.

The different Team Management Systems Profiles give multiple insights into how the team is working. You can take a detailed look at a "snapshot in time" overview of perceived team performance, see clearly how the whole team maps onto a researched model of team effectiveness, and use a simple "language of teamwork" that allows everyone to understand and discuss issues more easily.

Most important, you can explore the critical issues and challenges that are sometimes difficult to articulate:

• Is the team as a whole doing a good job?

• Does the team have a clear picture of everything that's important?

• What special contribution does each person bring to the overall objectives?

• Are we a balanced team; do we make the most of our diversity?

• How can we fill the gaps in our team's strengths?

• What do people expect of me as a team member and as a leader?

• How do we manage the inevitable stress and conflict?

• How can we improve communication and accelerate progress?

• Do we really value our differences?

• Do we care most about individual or group achievements?