Building a Strong and United Team for Bigger Success

The objective of this one-day workshop is to empower leaders to cultivate collaborative work relationships, foster a sense of unity among cross-business unit teams, and develop action plans to reinforce and maximize cross-BU synergies. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of cross-business unit collaborations through experiential activities.
• Develop a collaborative work relationship and align with the interests of the larger team.
• Identify and overcome the five dysfunctions of a team: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of team accountability, and inattention to team objectives.
• Enhance trust levels within a short period of time.
• Harness the power of constructive conflicts to enhance team performance.
• Promote proactive communication across teams and foster an open and collaborative culture.
• Provide and receive open and honest feedback to drive team effectiveness.
• Handle challenges in a fast-paced environment with limited resources through a collaborative mindset.
• Formulate actionable plans to develop and reinforce cross-business unit synergies.

This workshop adopts a dynamic and experiential learning approach to reinforce key learning messages. Through a series of well-designed activities, team building exercises, and insightful discussions, participants will experience the power of teamwork firsthand. The workshop will create a supportive environment that encourages open dialogue, personal sharing, and constructive conflicts, enabling participants to gain practical insights and inspiration.

By actively engaging in the activities, participants will be equipped with the skills and mindset necessary to foster collaborative leadership and drive cross-business unit teamwork for greater success.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Recognize the importance of cross-business unit collaborations and their impact on organizational success.
• Foster collaborative work relationships and align their interests with the larger team.
• Overcome the five dysfunctions of a team to build a high-performing and cohesive unit.
• Enhance trust levels within their teams in a short period of time.
• Embrace constructive conflicts to drive team performance and avoid artificial harmony or destructive conflicts.
• Promote proactive communication and cultivate an open and collaborative culture.
• Provide and receive open and honest feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
• Develop a collaborative mindset to handle challenges in a fast-paced environment with limited resources.
• Formulate actionable plans to develop and reinforce cross-business unit synergies, driving bigger and more sustainable success.

• Energizer: Two Truths One Lie – Getting to Know Each Other in a Deeper Way
• Experiential Learning Activity: Solve the Puzzle
• Core Message: We Are All Connected – Teamwork as the Key to Mission Accomplishment
• Overview of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• Personal Sharing: Enhancing Trust Levels
• Constructive Conflicts: Enhancing Team Performance
• Open Discussion Exercise: Perspectives on Conflicts
• Real-Life Example: Resolving Departmental Conflicts
• Experiential Learning Activity: Zoom into Your Dreams
• Team Effectiveness Exercise: Open and Honest Feedback
• Sharing of Feedback and Promoting an Open and Collaborative Culture
• Making Commitments and Formulating Action Plans for Personal Growth
• Business Simulation Game: The Tangram Challenge
• Core Message: Handling Challenges with a Collaborative Mindset
• Bringing Learnings into Work and Formulating Action Plans for Cross-Business Unit Synergies

This workshop is designed for leaders, managers, and professionals from various industries who are responsible for leading cross-business unit teams or are interested in fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries. It is suitable for individuals who want to enhance their leadership skills, drive organizational success through teamwork, and develop a collaborative mindset.