Camden works with client organizations and their key teams to better define the team's purpose and the advantages of working together as an interdependent group as opposed to a collection of individuals responsible for isolated functions or disciplines. All is done with a keen sense of how to best utilize the strengths of the team so that the organization is better positioned to meet its strategic objectives. Additionally, Camden's custom team development and coaching services will enhance decision making, problem solving, collaboration, mutual accountability and mutual respect among team members.
The Audience
Camden's team development services are appropriate for any group of individuals, whether operating in one location or in a virtual setting. Examples of typical team assignments include:
- Leadership or senior management teams charged with defining organizational strategy and operational effectiveness
- Cross-functional and task teams rapidly shifting courses to deal with internal organizational issues or external market forces
- Standing management teams desiring a strong foundation for long-term success
- Teams needing guidance to work more effectively in collaboration
- A new leader wanting to pull together his or her team to clarify vision, strategies or roles
The Camden Approach
Team engagements generally last from four to six months. Although each assignment is tailored to address specific individual, team and organizational needs, the Camden approach involves a number of common elements, including:
- Extensive assessment of individual team members' perspectives relative to the objectives and current status of the team
- Feedback and facilitation of consensus around goals and strategies
- Action planning for changes in approach and behaviors of the team
- Ongoing coaching of the team in real-work settings
- Use of a number of team tools including didactic presentations, action learning exercises and real-work task settings
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