Communication in High-Performance Teams

Unlocking Team Potential by Mastering Communication Dynamics

Effective team collaboration can be a true competitive advantage driving productivity and innovation. This course helps participants understand different communication and work styles as the basis for improved collaboration, reduced conflict, and greater performance.

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Statistics about the Critical Importance of Teamwork:

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Teams that work well together can be 50% more productive compared to individual work.

(Stanford)

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Organizations with highly collaborative teams are 30% more innovative than their competitors.

(Forbes)

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Companies that emphasize teamwork and collaboration experience twice the revenue growth of those that don’t.

(Deloitte)

THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE SKILLS TO BECOME A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM ARE TEACHABLE.

Communication and Team Dynamics is an interactive, in-person workshop that helps teams master communication styles, break down barriers, and build stronger, more collaborative, and more effective teams.

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES:

  • Strengthen team interactions by recognizing and adapting to different work styles.

  • Gain understanding of team development stages.

  • Foster collaboration by leveraging diverse strengths and perspectives.

  • Create an environment where every team member feels valued and understood.

  • Promote diverse thinking and balanced decision-making for better outcomes.

  • Manage stress, change, and work pace to optimize team effectiveness.

  • Apply proven strategies to develop and sustain high-performance teams.

C U R R I C U L U M

Building Blocks of Strong Team Interactions

  • Understand communication styles and how they shape team dynamics.

  • Foster an environment where all communication styles feel empowered to contribute.

  • Create an open feedback culture that encourages healthy discussions and constructive criticism.

  • Establish and align team norms around communication to ensure consistency.

  • Promote transparency and openness to build trust and strengthen team connections.

Building a Cohesive and Resilient Team

  • Understand the stages of team development and how to effectively navigate them.

  • Leverage individual strengths to increase productivity and foster collaboration.

  • Strengthen trust and accountability to drive performance and results.

  • Cultivate a shared sense of purpose and alignment with team values to enhance unity.

Become a High-Performing Team Through Continuous Improvement

  • Manage stress, change, and workplace challenges with resilience and agility.

  • Learn to structure balanced, data-driven decision-making for better outcomes.

  • Develop effective accountability systems to ensure team members meet expectations.

  • Keep teams engaged, motivated, and aligned with organizational goals through ongoing support and recognition.

Testimonials

  • "Frank is a charismatic and engaging facilitator who effortlessly captivates audiences of all sizes. His approach combines insight, clarity, and energy, making complex topics both accessible and persuasive. His ability to connect with people and encourage meaningful discussions is genuinely inspiring. Frank can remarkably communicate with multifaceted levels of people and still maintains interests at all levels."

    Nancy Brown,
    Executive Director, KYAPEX Accelerator 

  • “Frank is a positive and engaging speaker who genuinely seeks to inform his audience. He follows through after his presentations with engagement and resources to support his clients for success.” 

    Chris Wooldridge,
    Director, Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Murray State University

  • “Frank is a wonderful mentor and facilitator. His natural ability to draw on adult learning principles is one of the reasons for his success in this field. He is able to engage and educate participants with an uncanny skill.”

    J. Christopher Watkins,
    Department Head, Training and Technical Assistance Services
    Western Kentucky University (retired)

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About the Facilitator

Frank Bennett MBA, SBSP, CPP
The Leadership Center, Executive Director