New Leader Workshop

This workshop is designed to eliminate as much as six months of "settling in" time and is most effective when held within a new leader's first thirty days in the position. Upon completion of the process participants will have:

  • Developed a greater understanding of each other -how the new leader wants to manage, what he/she feels the team members responsibilities are, and what the work group wants and needs from the new leader
  • Identified potential problem areas and agreed on ways to approach them
  • Established the "ground rules" for working together to achieve maximum effectiveness
  • Built a solid foundation on which to achieve mutually agreed upon goals

New Team Workshop

Similar to the New Leader Workshop described above, this workshop will enable team members (and their leader) to:

  • Develop a greater understanding about each other, including hopes, concerns and expectations
  • Identify potential transition problems and develop action plans to address them
  • Establish the "ground rules' for effectively working together
  • Build a solid foundation to support the group's efforts to achieve its goals

High Performing Team Survey

In his work The Performance Factor, Pat MacMillan has identified six team characteristics that have proven to be especially effective in designing and training teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. This confidential on-line survey identifies how members feel their team is performing related to each of the six characteristics and provides suggestions for improvement: The High Performing Team characteristics are:

  • Common Purpose
  • Crystal Clear Roles
  • Accepted Leadership
  • Effective Processes
  • Solid Relationships
  • Excellent Communications

Leadership Effectiveness Assessment

A confidential in-depth analysis of a leader's effectiveness is conducted by experienced organizational development professionals. The process includes interviews with the leader themselves, their boss, the members of their leadership team and if desired, other key stakeholders. In addition, any existing data such as employee opinion surveys, 360-Degree assessments, etc. is reviewed. This information is combined with leadership "best practices" and specific recommendations are provided to the leader.

Workshops, Retreats or Conferences

This service provides resources to work with the customer to define the meeting's objectives, aid in the determining the event format and developing the agenda, timeline and communication process and, if requested, facilitating the session. Facilitation is recommended as it enables people with different perspectives to communicate more effectively. It maximizes the involvement of all participants, helps resolve conflicts and achieves desired results.

One on One Coaching

Qualified resources provide confidential executive coaching to help high-potential managers identify opportunities for enhanced effectiveness. The coach offers the individual insight, motivation and suggestions and works with them to develop an action plan and personal accountability measurements. These services are appropriate for leaders wanting to enhance their effectiveness in their current position, individuals who will be leading new teams or organizations, or to help prepare high potential individuals for positions of increasing responsibility. Services can be provided by Georgia Tech internal Organizational Development coaches or through a network of external coaches.