Executive Team Development
How We Can Assist You
In today’s complex and fast-paced environment, it is crucial for executive teams to trust and support one another. Over the years, we have helped numerous executive teams engage in robust conversations, hold each other accountable, and achieve outstanding results.
The goals of executive team development include:
Transitioning from a well-functioning team to a high-performing team.
Fostering a high level of trust, openness, and psychological safety.
Cultivating a strong sense of shared purpose, fate, and vision.
Generating innovative solutions that drive growth within the organization.
Leading through turbulence and challenging times.
Why choose
Holter Consulting?
With our background in psychology, coupled with a strong understanding of executive leadership, and extensive experience in designing and facilitating team processes for executive teams, we are committed to helping your executive team reach its full potential.
We frequently facilitate team processes and workshops together, allowing us to leverage the unique advantage of having two sets of eyes on your team. This collaboration provides diverse and nuanced perspectives on team dynamics and valuable insights into what is happening in the room.
Tailored services
Unlike larger management consultancies that apply a one-size-fits-all approach, we are a boutique consultancy that meets each team where they are.
Using a one-size-fits-all solution runs the risk of missing the mark. At best, the process may waste time and resources; at worst, it could be counterproductive and lead to resistance in participating in future team activities.
Every team is unique. This is why it is essential for us to take the time to understand the characteristics and dynamics of each specific team before designing a development process that meets their needs.
We custom-tailor our development processes and do not provide “off-the-shelf” solutions.
Team development is not a quick fix
We work with teams over an extended period – often years –and rarely conduct one-off workshops. While one-off workshops can serve as temporary motivation boosters and help create initial connections among team members, they are not likely to lead to lasting development.
Humans – and teams – require time to learn new skills and behaviors. To build new habits, we need to practice, fail, evaluate, adjust, and repeat.
Our experience demonstrates that teams must dedicate themselves to their development to achieve their goals.
The power of Team Assessment
A team assessment is an effective way to uncover your team’s DNA, strengths, and areas for improvement. In our experience, the most powerful approach is a 360-degree assessment, which gathers feedback from the team’s key stakeholders.
At Holter Consulting, we are certified in several team assessments, including the LTPI™ (Leadership Team Performance Index), HPTA™ (High Performing Team Assessment), and Hogan team assessments.
The LTPI™ Assessment
The LTPI™ Assessment sheds light on a team’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to its mission and goals. It provides practical, actionable feedback that the team can immediately apply to enhance its effectiveness.
As a 360-degree assessment, the LTPI™ offers insights into how various stakeholder groups perceive the team’s performance.
The LTPI™ identifies which team behaviors are most critical to address to overcome common issues such as lack of trust and psychological safety, difficulties in having constructive conflict, and poor cross-functional collaboration.
The HPTA™ Assessment
A high-performing team sets free the genius of its members to create the extraordinary together.
Research on hundreds of teams has identified four key factors that statistically set high-performing teams apart: Psychological Safety, Constructive Conflict, Enterprise Value, and Stakeholder Engagement. The HPTA™ measures a team's performance on these four factors.
The HPTA™ provides practical, actionable steps to help the team meet its current business challenges more effectively. The ultimate goal of the HPTA™ is to empower teams to achieve their business objectives more effectively.
Want to succeed in your team development efforts?
Here are our top four pieces of advice for successful team development:
Team leader commitment: Successful team development requires a leader who prioritizes and understands the value of team development, supporting their team throughout the process.
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Tailored process:
Avoid using a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. The process should be customized to meet the specific needs of the team and its level of maturity.
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Dedicated team members: Team members must be willing to actively engage in the process. A courageous team that embraces development is essential for success.
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Long term engagement:
Real and sustainable development takes time and requires more than inspiration and good intentions. A longer, sustained approach will yield better results.