What stage is your team in?

Did you know that team building is divided into several phases? It's like a journey where teams go through different stages to realise their full potential. Each phase of team building has specific characteristics that help us recognise the team's current state and next stage of development. Find out which phase your team is in and discover how you can take your team to the next level with targeted measures and customised workshops and coaching. Let's plan the right steps together to strengthen your team dynamics and maximise success.

The 4 phases of team development

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how teams grow together and become an effective unit? The Team building process is fascinating and crucial to the success of any group. It involves different phases that are worked through together to develop a strong team dynamic. Join me as we discover the four essential phases of team building and understand how each phase helps your team work together more successfully and harmoniously.

1st Forming: Getting to know the team and building initial relationships

In the forming phase, the team members get to know each other and begin to build initial relationships. This is particularly important when forming a team for a new project, integrating new employees or networking globally.

Our Entry and team development events are ideal for this phase. We help you and your team, Strengths and weaknesses identify and Clarity about the goals and expectations. With our events, you create the basis for successful collaboration and a strong team.

2. storming: resolving conflicts constructively and clarifying roles

During the storming phase, conflicts and tensions can arise within the team while the division of roles is being clarified. This is an important step on the way to a harmonious team.

Our coaching sessions are particularly valuable in this phase. We support you in resolving conflicts, tackling challenges constructively and developing effective communication strategies. Our coaching sessions, which are specifically geared towards managers, help you to successfully manage conflicts within your team and improve collaboration.

During this phase, events on a boat are not ideal. Instead, we offer customised coaching programmes that help you and your team to get through the storming phase effectively and become a successful team.

3. norming: developing rules and values for effective teamwork

In the norming phase, your team develops rules, norms and values to work together effectively. This phase is crucial for creating a strong foundation for successful teamwork.

Our workshops, team building events and coaching sessions provide you with particular support in this phase. In our workshops, we develop team rules and norms together, while our team building events strengthen trust and cooperation within the team.

We implement effective feedback mechanisms to monitor compliance with the agreed standards and ensure continuous improvement.

4. performing: achieving great things together

In the Performing phase, your team works together efficiently to achieve common goals and be successful. This is where the strengths of collaboration come to the fore and the team acts like a well-oiled machine.

Our potential workshops, team events and management events are perfect for this phase. We offer ongoing coaching and mentoring to keep your team's performance at a high level. We support you and your team in harmonising your individual goals with the common goals of the team.

We carry out regular evaluations to monitor progress and make adjustments where necessary. This keeps your team on track and allows them to realise their full potential.

Discover how you can utilise the strengths of your team in the Performing phase to achieve outstanding results.

Team building: successful collaboration through targeted phase development

Team building is an essential journey that every team goes through to get from the initial familiarisation phase to effective collaboration. Each phase of team building - from initial team development to harmonious team dynamics - offers unique challenges and opportunities to strengthen the team.
Understand the phases of team building in order to work specifically on improving your team and achieve peak performance together. Bear in mind that team building is a dynamic process that can adapt at any time due to changes such as staff turnover or personal circumstances.

Would you like to know what stage your team is at and how you can realise its full potential? Contact us to discover tailor-made workshops and coaching sessions for your team and to optimise the team building process in a targeted manner.

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The 4 team phases

Team building is the key to the success of any team. It is about building strong relationships, creating trust and forming an effective unit. This process is like an adventure that involves different phases, each with its own challenges and opportunities. From the first steps of getting to know each other to harmonious collaboration, your team will go through valuable development phases. Each phase contributes to strengthening team cohesion and fostering a productive working environment. Discover how targeted team building activities can improve your team dynamics and increase the success of your projects. Contact us to find out more about our bespoke workshops and coaching programmes designed specifically to set your team up for success.