Avon - Fashion and Jewellery Team Day 9 July 09
Northampton - Avon HQ

Headed up by Lee Martin Toojays MD assissted by Jon Pulford, Iain Wilson, Mat Martin, Emma Wakeling and Sarah Ward the full day programme covered high performing teams, the Lencioni model of the 5 functions of team working and a programme of experiential exercises designed to improve the working of the team.

#1: Absence of Trust
The fear of being vulnerable with team members prevents the building of trust within the team.
#2: Fear of Conflict
The desire to preserve artificial harmony stifles the occurrence of productive, ideological conflict.
#3: Lack of Commitment
The lack of clarity or buy-in prevents team members from making decisions they will stick to.
#4: Avoidance of Accountability
The need to avoid interpersonal discomfort prevents team members from holding one another accountable for their behaviours’ and performance.
#5: Inattention to Results
The pursuit of individual goals and personal status erodes the focus on collective success.

A great day and look forward to working with Lee and his team again soon.

Experiential exercises included, towers of hanoi, shepherd and sheep, giant jigsaw, matrix, number crunch, blind square and Segway Challenge.