Team coaching that changes how a team works together
Coaching for an intact team, together, over time. The focus is trust, communication and how the team makes decisions, so progress shows up in everyday work.
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Team coaching is not a one-day team-building event. It is a series of coached sessions with the same group, focused on how the team actually operates.
Silos and blame
People work hard in their own lanes, but problems fall between them and trust erodes.
Agreement without follow-through
Decisions get made in the meeting and quietly unmade afterward.
A new leader or a big change
A new leader, merger or restructure has changed how the team needs to work.
Growth is stretching the team
The team that got you here needs new ways of working to take you further.
How team coaching works
Clifton holds the ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), the International Coaching Federation's credential for coaching teams.
Conversations first
We start with the team leader and short conversations with team members to understand the real picture.
Shared goals
The team agrees on what it wants to change and how it will know progress is happening.
Coached sessions over time
A series of sessions with the same group, in person or by video, working on live issues.
Practice in the real work
Between sessions the team tries new agreements and habits, then reflects on what worked.
What teams take away
- More trust and candor across the team
- Clearer roles, priorities and decisions
- Healthier conflict and fewer workarounds
- Agreements that actually hold
- Stronger collaboration across functions
- A team that can keep improving on its own
Taking a mindful approach to how you lead can be challenging in today’s fast-paced, ‘always on’ work environment, which is why it is so important to work with someone with expertise in this area. I strongly recommend Clifton as a coach to anyone looking to take their leadership style to the next level.
Kevin Ryan · Principal, Omnichannel Marketing Solutions at IQVIA
Common questions
How is team coaching different from team building?
Team building is usually a single event. Team coaching works with the same group over a series of sessions, on the real issues the team faces, so new habits have time to stick.
Who should take part?
Usually an intact team: a leader and the people who report to them, or a leadership group that shares responsibility for results.
Can sessions be virtual?
Yes. Sessions can run in person or by video, or a mix of both, depending on where the team is based.
How do we begin?
Start with a Complimentary Conversation to talk through what the team needs and whether team coaching is the right fit.
Talk about your team
Book a Complimentary Conversation to explore what team coaching could change for your leadership group.
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