Every team has its own unique dynamics.

And every team faces challenges.

Most challenges are about communication, understanding diverse perspectives and learning how to work together effectively. Teams may also face challenges within the organization.

We partner with team leaders to assess the core issues and create plans that lead to better performance and better relationships.

Types of Team Development —

Team Alignment

Increase each team member’s self-awareness of his or her strengths & weaknesses, expectations of others and potential stress reactions when expectations aren’t met.

Explore the impact that diverse thinking and leadership styles have on relationships. Improve communication, evaluate the team’s brand and strategies, and learn how to best influence the rest of the organization.

New Leader Assimilation

We help new leaders become productive more quickly and limit adverse impact on team dynamics or the business.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Increase understanding and awareness of each core business function and develop effective ways to collaborate on setting goals, applying metrics and managing conflict.

Cross-Cultural Integration

Teams from different nations & cultures can learn to communicate and collaborate productively. We use a combination of individual feedback & coaching, facilitated dialogue to strengthen key relationships, and interactive workshops to focus on issues of trust, conflict & normative behaviors.

86%

Of coaching participants questioned in an academic research survey, 86% rated their coaching as “very effective.”

“Business impact of executive coaching: demonstrating monetary value,” by Vernita Parker-Wilkins

As seen in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”​ series, June 2015:
“We’ve done a variety of exercises through Thanatopsis Consulting, who uses the Birkman Method. Birkman helps us understand the roles we are all likely to take on, regardless of the project and regardless of our position. We’ve used Birkman for several years now, and hardly a week goes by that it does not come up in conversation around the office. As we begin any new project, the Birkman helps us know how to best utilize everyone’s unique interests and smarts to their highest potential.”

“Susan Bean has been an instrumental force in both my own professional development and the development of Cabela’s Executive team. She truly is making a difference in our business.”

“I am reaching out to extend my thanks and appreciation for conducting the Birkman review session with my team.  Everyone walked away with a better appreciation for those that we work with as well as a better understanding of how our own selves operate. I do not think that a few hours goes by in my day that I do not hear one of my team members refer to themselves as a “Red”, “Yellow”, or one of the other colors. The session truly resonated with the group which enables me to continue to use the Birkman methodology as a referral point throughout the year.”

“I have worked with Susan on a series of development sessions with my senior leadership team and have found her expertise and experience invaluable. She has helped me understand our individual and collective behaviors and moved the team along a leadership journey that leverages our strengths and challenges our disparities. Susan’s objective coaching and relentless commitment to our success makes her a highly valued partner.”

A coach can be instrumental in encouraging and inspiring, but ultimately, the changes must be embraced by the executive. ~Witherspoon & White