Teams are not new; however, teamwork is often missing or even seen as unnecessary. Whenever people have gathered to work together to accomplish a complex task that cannot be accomplished by a talented individual, they have, consciously or not, formed teams. The validity of teams over the years stems from the synergy that comes from the cooperative effort of team members. Since teams are the building blocks of organizations, helping organizational teams work effectively is an essential part of an effective organization. The global economy is also stretching this concept of a team into a new model where members are distributed globally and participation is virtual.

SSI's systems approach to teambuilding is an essential component of all our work with clients. We first validate the need for a team versus individual work. If a team is needed, it is built around groups of people in an organization who come together in one room or virtually to work interdependently to accomplish a common purpose.

Much has been researched and written about team building. In addition to our customized teambuilding and teamwork models, we utilize the work of Allan Drexler, principal developer of the Drexler/Sibbet Team Performance^TM Model. Drexler's material represents an optimal mix of theory, research and practice - the essentials for understanding and facilitating effective team building. In addition, we utilize the concepts of other team experts and construct customized approaches to team building and teamwork.

SSI's Teambuilding process can significantly help teams:

• Improve bottom-line objectives
• Improve team effectiveness and efficiency
• Create team cohesiveness
• Create clarity about goals, processes, roles and procedures
• Build working relationships
• Build trust

The outcome of this consultation service is the ability to decide when work requires a team approach and how to assure proper team creation and management.

Please click here if Team Development could make the critical difference in your organization.