Have you ever felt that the traditional top-down approach to leadership doesn't always yield the desired results? Do you find that teams sometimes get stuck in bureaucratic processes and lack engagement and autonomy? We understand the challenges that come with managing teams and creating a productive and fulfilling work environment.

That's why we invite you to our 2-day workshop on "Collaboration and Self-Directed Teams." Whether you are a leader looking to embrace a more inclusive and participatory approach or a team member longing for more autonomy and engagement, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tools to make the transition to self-direction.

Module 1: General Concepts and Frameworks of Self-Directed Teams

In this module, we delve into the world of self-direction and self-directed teams. We explore the fundamental concepts and principles underlying self-direction and examine how this concept translates into practice. By developing a common understanding of self-direction and grasping the essential frameworks, we will lay a solid foundation for further development of self-directed teams. Join us on this journey and discover how self-direction can be a transformative force within your organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Define and understand the basic concepts and principles of self-direction.
• Identify the characteristics and benefits of self-directed teams.
• Understand the role of leadership and creating a supportive structure.
• Develop a shared understanding of self-direction within the organization.
• Apply the general concepts and frameworks of self-direction to your own team situation.

Program:

1. Introduction to self-direction: Definition, context, and benefits.
2. Principles of self-directed teams: Autonomy, responsibility, and decision-making.
3. Leadership and supportive structures for self-directed teams.
4. Shared understanding and vision of self-direction within the organization.
5. Application to your own team situation: Reflection and action plan.

Module 2: Basic Requirements, Maturity, and Attention Points

In this module, we delve deeper into the basic requirements for establishing and developing self-directed teams. We examine the competencies, communication, and trust that are essential for successful self-direction. Additionally, we evaluate team maturity and identify growth opportunities. Be prepared to discover attention points and pitfalls that you may encounter when implementing self-direction. Together, we will develop strategies to address these challenges and establish a strong foundation for effective self-directed teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the basic requirements for establishing and developing self-directed teams.
• Evaluate team maturity and identify growth opportunities.
• Understand the potential attention points and pitfalls of self-direction.
• Develop strategies to fulfill the basic requirements and address challenges.
• Apply knowledge of basic requirements, maturity, and attention points to your own team situation.

Program:

1. Basic requirements for self-direction: Competencies, communication, and trust.
2. Evaluation of team maturity: Stages of development and growth opportunities.
3. Attention points and pitfalls of self-direction: Conflicts, responsibility, and decision-making.
4. Strategies for fulfilling basic requirements and addressing challenges.
5. Implementation plan: Applying learned principles to your own team situation.

Module 3: Effective Principles and Techniques to Promote Self-Direction and Collaboration

In this module, we explore the effective principles and techniques that promote self-direction and collaboration within teams. We will explore the power of empowerment, engagement, and open communication. Learn how to facilitate effective decision-making and foster accountability within self-directed teams. Furthermore, we will discover techniques to enhance creativity and innovation. Get ready to unlock the keys to successful self-direction and collaboration on this engaging journey!

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the effective principles behind self-direction and collaboration within teams.
• Develop skills to promote effective communication and decision-making.
• Understand how to stimulate responsibility and accountability.
• Learn techniques to promote creativity and innovation within self-directed teams.
• Apply effective principles and techniques to promote self-direction and collaboration in your own team situation.

Program:

1. Effective principles of self-direction and collaboration: Empowerment, engagement, and open communication.
2. Effective communication and decision-making in self-directed teams.
3. Stimulating responsibility and accountability.
4. Creativity and innovation in self-directed teams: Generating new ideas and solutions.
5. Application to your own team situation: Practical implementation of effective principles and techniques.

Module 4: Conversational Techniques and Tools

In this final module, we delve into conversational techniques and tools that enhance communication and collaboration within self-directed teams. Learn effective feedback skills and techniques for constructive dialogues. Discover how to address conflicts in a constructive manner and apply delegation and decision-making techniques within self-directed teams. This module provides practical tools to enhance the effectiveness of communication and strengthen collaboration. Prepare to elevate your conversation skills and confidently navigate the path to successful self-direction.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop skills in conversational techniques to promote effective communication.
• Learn feedback skills and techniques for constructive dialogues.
• Understand how to address conflicts in a constructive manner within self-directed teams.
• Learn effective delegation and decision-making techniques.
• Apply conversational techniques and tools to improve collaboration in your own team situation.

Program:

1. Conversational techniques for effective communication and collaboration.
2. Feedback skills and constructive dialogues in self-directed teams.
3. Conflict management within self-directed teams: Constructive approach and dispute resolution.
4. Delegation and decision-making techniques for self-directed teams.
5. Implementation plan: Applying conversational techniques and tools to your own team situation.

With this program, participants will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to promote self-direction and collaboration within teams. They will understand how to implement self-direction, fulfill basic requirements, tackle challenges, and apply effective conversational techniques and tools. Through interactive activities, reflection, and practical application, the workshop will provide a valuable experience for both leaders and team members.

During this workshop, participants will be challenged to expand their knowledge, skills, and understanding of self-directed teams. They will receive concrete tools and techniques to collaborate successfully in a self-directed team environment. Join us on this transformative journey toward building powerful and effective teams through collaboration and self-direction.

Experiential Learning at The House of Coaching

The House of Coaching stands for experiential learning. As a participant, you continuously engage with theory through practical, experiential exercises that teach you to apply your skills in real situations. We facilitate the learning process through maximum interaction and sharing of experiences. That's learning that really sticks!