Insights
Why Team Building Doesn't Work
Just like treating my knee pain with ice and rest didn't address the piriformis muscle issue, team building activities that focus on surface-level bonding rarely address the deeper systemic problems affecting your team's performance.
The symptoms aren't always obvious. You have to dig into the cultural systems that exist to get at the root cause - or more likely, multiple root causes working together.
Team Performance Systems: Building High-Performing Teams That Deliver Results
Team performance isn't about working harder—it's about working smarter together. Research shows that teams with effective performance systems are 25% more productive and deliver 2.7X more value than those without structured approaches. Yet most organizations struggle to move beyond surface-level team building to create lasting performance improvements.
The Scoreboard Effect: How to Build Team Standards That Stick
Why teams lose their way when scoreboards appear. Discover how to build Core Constants—the unchanging standards that keep teams performing under pressure
The Team Assessment That Speaks Human
As a facilitator, one of my core beliefs is that better understanding leads to better collaboration. The Principles US assessment gives teams a shared language to discuss how they work best - whether they're natural leaders who inspire others, methodical problem-solvers who dive deep into details, or adaptable collaborators who thrive on change.
How Does Your Team Work Together?
In the world of team management, understanding the nature of your team's dynamics is crucial. Not all teams work together in the same way, and recognizing these differences can significantly impact leadership strategies, goal-setting, and overall team design.
Unlock Team Potential with Magical LEGO Sessions: Integrating Psychometrics for Better Collaboration
Understanding these traits helps in appreciating the diversity within any team. Each person's unique blend of abilities and values can create a more cohesive and effective group dynamic. During our LEGO Serious Play sessions, we often see that the key takeaway for participants is how these varied strengths build uniquely within the team, fostering a deeper understanding of each other.
Neuroscience and LEGO serious Play with David Rock’s SCARF Model
Most challenges of workplace challenge, discord, engagement, and quiet quitting can be addressed via David Rocks' SCARF model.
Social threats and rewards can impact how productive, happy, and engaged we are at work, and the LEGO Serious Play method is a fantastic way to champion the social rewards part of the SCARF model.