Team Coaching
Unleash the full potential of your team with focus, trust, and shared accountability
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a good team and an exceptional team? What keeps your team from reaching its full creative potential?
In my team coaching we bring out the best in your team. From the ability to solve conflicts to the collective leadership of your team - I am convinced that I can give your team a new boost!
The eight characteristics of a high-performing team
How it works
This package focuses on building a high-performance team by exploring eight essential characteristics that promote success. In two facilitated group sessions, we will explore these characteristics, which include clear goals, open communication, strong leadership, mutual trust, and shared responsibility. The sessions are designed to help your team recognize its strengths and identify its weaknesses. Through interactive discussions, we develop actionable strategies that your team can implement immediately to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance.
Your benefit
✓ Your team will gain a deeper understanding of the key factors that drive high performance and practical tools to build collaboration, trust and accountability.
✓ By focusing on clear goals and open communication, your team will be better able to work together effectively and achieve outstanding results.
✓ The result is a more focused, motivated and productive team.
My approach
In a four-hour workshop, we will explore the eight characteristics of a high-performing team and assess how your team performs in each area. These discussions provide a safe space for team members to reflect on current practices and identify opportunities for improvement. Through real-time feedback and group exercises, we will develop an action plan that every team member can contribute to, ensuring these principles are integrated into your team’s daily workflow.
Package Content
- Preparation and briefing with the team leader and team
- A four-hour workshop with the team (on-site or via video) on the eight characteristics of a high performance team.
- Follow-up: An action plan tailored to your team's strengths and areas for growth
- A 90-minute follow-up session after 3–6 months to review progress and refine strategies.
Improve team collaboration and performance
How it works
In this coaching, we take a clear look at the dynamics and collaboration of your team. Together, we identify individual strengths, communication patterns, and potential friction points that could disrupt team flow. The goal is to build trust, resolve conflicts constructively, and elevate collaboration to a new level. Through interactive sessions, we develop targeted strategies that strengthen your team, improve communication, and ensure long-term success.
Your benefit
Your team will benefit from a comprehensive understanding of each member's personality type, which will enhance communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills. This package helps unleash the team's full potential by building trust, fostering emotional intelligence, and strengthening effective decision-making. The result is a more productive and better aligned team.
My approach
✓ Comprehensive iEQ9 team analysis: Each team member takes an Enneagram analysis to uncover individual traits, behaviors, and leadership styles.
✓ Capture team dynamics: The iEQ9 Team Report visualizes how different personality types interact and highlights strengths, challenges and growth opportunities.
✓ Tailored team reporting: A facilitated session to discuss the team's dynamics, communication styles, and areas for improvement.
✓ Strategies for individual and collective growth: Personalized feedback for team members and group coaching to improve collaboration and conflict resolution.
✓ Concrete insights: Practical strategies are developed to leverage team strengths and increase performance.
Package Content
- Enneagram individual reports for each team member, 1 Enneagram team report
- Session 1 (3 hours): Group debriefing of individual reports
- Session 2 (3 hours): Introduction and understanding of all Enneagram types
- Session 3 (3 hours): Debrief the team reports
Enhance your team's collective leadership performance
How it works
This package uses the Collective Leadership Assessment (CLA) to evaluate your team's effectiveness across 31 dimensions of leadership and organizational health. Through a structured assessment, we measure the team's creative and reactive leadership dynamics, as well as the balance between task accomplishment and relationship building. The CLA provides a detailed view of how the team is currently functioning and identifies opportunities for better alignment, collaboration, and leadership. In two facilitated group sessions, we identify key growth areas and develop actionable strategies to improve your team's collective leadership.
Your benefit
Your team will gain a comprehensive understanding of their collective leadership strengths and areas for development. By balancing creative leadership with task completion and relationship building, your team will improve collaboration, trust, and overall performance, creating a more innovative and effective work environment.
My approach
In two 90-minute group discussions, we analyze the results of the Collective Leadership Assessment and explore how your team can perform better by balancing its creative and reactive leadership dynamics. These sessions provide a platform for reflection and concrete insights, with a focus on fostering stronger team cohesion and alignment with organizational goals. Each session ends with a customized action plan that your team can implement immediately to achieve long-term success.
Package Content
- Collective Leadership Assessment
- A facilitated group discussion to debrief the CLA report (3 hours)
- A facilitated group discussion to create a customized action plan (3 hours)
- Optionally bookable: Support for tracking progress and refining strategies
Thomas Janknecht
Achieve your success with authenticity and empathy
As a certified Executive Coach with over 30 years of international experience, I support leaders seeking clarity, confidence, and focused development during their transitions. For me, change is not just about adaptation but an opportunity for growth and the emergence of new perspectives. With authenticity, proven coaching methods, and empathy, I accompany you in recognizing your strengths, facing challenges courageously, and making confident decisions.
Learn more here about how I can support you.
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FAQ
What makes the Eight Characteristics of a High-Performing Team framework so powerful?
The framework identifies the key characteristics of successful teams, from clear goals and trust to effective communication. It provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies for improving team collaboration and momentum.
How does the framework help my team work more efficiently?
The Framework strengthens team collaboration and effectiveness through clear goals, mutual trust, and a positive culture. It provides practical approaches to help teams achieve measurable results.
Can the framework be customized to meet the specific needs of my team?
Yes, the eight characteristics are flexible and can be adapted to the specific culture, structure and goals of your team. It provides points of reference without restricting the individual dynamics of your team.
How does the framework foster innovation in my team?
By focusing on diversity and inclusion, the Framework creates an environment where new ideas are welcomed and valued. As a result, teams can increase their ability to innovate and become more competitive.
What distinguishes the Enneagram for Teams from other team assessments?
It sheds light on the personalities and dynamics within a team. It helps understand the emotional and kognitive patterns of each member to foster trust, empathy, and effective collaboration.
How can the Enneagram help my team resolve conflicts?
The Enneagram reveals the deeper causes of conflict, rather than just treating the symptoms. Sustainable solutions can be found and a more harmonious team culture can be created.
How does the Enneagram improve the productivity of my team?
By revealing a team's collective strengths and addressing its weaknesses, it helps optimize processes and promote effective use of resources.
Is the Enneagram for Teams appropriate for every team?
Yes, the framework is flexible and can be applied regardless of industry, team size, or goal. It offers customized solutions that address the unique needs of your team.
What makes the Collective Leadership Assessment (CLA) unique?
The CLA assesses the collective leadership effectiveness of a team or organization. It creates transparency about the current leadership dynamics and shows clear development paths to improve them.
How does the CLA support team development?
It promotes dialogue about shared goals and values, strengthens cohesion, and provides practical recommendations to sustainably improve the quality of leadership within the leadership team.
Can the CLA compare my team's performance to others?
Yes, the CLA offers global benchmarking capabilities. Your leadership team can compare its results to a comprehensive database to understand its position in an international context.
How does CLA help my team achieve long-term change?
The CLA goes beyond short-term solutions and supports your leadership team in initiating long-term development processes. It provides clear impetus for sustainable change that will have an impact today and in the future.m to achieve long-term change?
