How to Build a Sustainable High-Performing Team: Research, Psychology, and Proven Strategies

High Performing Teams

In every organisation we work with, from Fortune 100s to tech start-ups, leaders want to build high-performing teams. But what does that mean in practice? And what separates a team that simply functions from one that thrives under pressure? This guide explores the psychology and research behind team performance, and how to build a team that’s resilient, innovative and consistently effective.

Psychological Safety & High Performing Teams

Psychological safety & high performing teams

What do high performing teams have in common? It’s a factor that is missing in toxic teams and critical for optimum performance. Here’s why risk taking, failure and psychological safety are crucial ingredients if you want to succeed as a team

What High Performing Teams Do Differently

What High Performing Teams Do Differently

Researchers have discovered that high performing teams do things differently. From the way that they connect, how they communicate to how psychologically safe they feel in the workplace. We examine what high performing teams do differently and how leaders can develop these key characteristics.

Why the Best Leaders Learn From Failure

Why the Best Leaders Learn From Failure

When things go wrong, successful leaders don’t look for someone to blame. They recognise that failure is essential for innovation. Effective leaders don’t waste time beating themselves up when things don’t go as planned. They do things differently by fostering a culture of psychological safety, creating a platform for sustainable performance to flourish.

Leadership Journalling & Performance

Leadership Journalling & Performance

It’s well documented that leaders who excel make time to reflect. When you’re working in a fast paced, high pressure environment finding the time to do that can be difficult. That’s why just 15 minutes of focused, daily journalling can make the difference between good and great leaders. We take a look at the link […]

What Every Leader Should Know About Civility at Work

What Every Leader Should Know About Civility at Work

Civility at work enhances performance. Incivility? Not so much. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. The link between incivility and performance at work is well documented. The cost of a toxic culture on performance and wellbeing is enormous. Here’s what every leader should know about civility at work and why it needs to be the new normal.