How to Build, Lead, Motivate & Retain Productive Teams

Overview

This programme is designed to help you get the best out of your people.

You will learn how to set the framework and create the environment to promote the behaviours you want.

You will also learn the art of motivating different and at times difficult personalities.

You will understand how to measure and manage productivity and key outputs.

As part of the programme you will learn how to deal with difficult deviant or undermining behaviours and much more.  In short, you will learn how to “shepherd your flock” towards excellent outcomes.

Topics Covered

The seminar involves a mixture of tutorial style lectures, interactive discussions and a range of detailed case studies which we will work through in groups to flesh out the concepts and issues discussed in the programme.

Day 1

• Understanding basic concepts of team work; how to use STEAMS formula to get your team working as a team.
• Creating the environment and eliminating the opportunities for negativity.
• Seven key steps for setting the code of conduct.
• Recruiting the right people for your culture and workplace environment.
• Six steps for getting awareness, involvement and commitment into your corporate values vision and culture.
• Numerous case studies will accompany the topics as outlined.

Day 2

• You will understand different personalities and what their respective motivators are.
• You will also understand how to get the best out of someone and when to avoid their “cold” buttons.
• You will understand your own communication style and develop strategies for dealing with different individuals.
• “I feel undervalued by my organisation…” How to help employees feel that they are a value and contributing member of the team.
• Designing reward structures.(Monetary and non monetary) to ensure long term commitment.
• Understanding why people leave jobs for “greener pastures” and how you can retain your top performers.
• Understanding the 20/70/10 rule and why it’s important to get rid of people with negative attitudes.

Who should attend

Business Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors

Outcomes

You will understand the basics of creating a team oriented environment.  You will also understand quite quickly how to avoid the pitfalls of not dealing with the environment and culture.  You will understand different personalities and what motivates them and how to press individuals “hot and cold” buttons.  You will also understand the principles and practice of staff retention through rewards, appreciation and recognition.  Finally, you will learn how to get the team working for you by giving them “the monkey” and watching them grow to realise their true potential.

You will recognise when team members are stressed and how to take ownership of their “monkey” and help them through difficult times.

Chinese Proverb
“When the real leaders work is done the people say we did it ourselves”