Teams in Transition

What happens in the world can affect us in ways we never can anticipate yet requires immediate agility from us. Covid-19 challenged us in ways we could not have imagined. This unexpected situation required unprecedented action at every level of our society. The impact of this pandemic offered us both a reality-check and a different, valuable outlook on life. Lockdown caused immediate pressure on organizations in terms of operation, revenues and effectiveness changed significantly. It also raised new awareness on well-being, team work and connection.

Leaders are confronted with all kind of unexpected changes within their team; changing teams and human dynamics, different expectations, conflicting interests, loss of focus. Due to this, all kinds of emotions can arise within teams. Everyone responds differently, and each team member brings a unique story to the team.

If this diversity in people’s experiences, expectations and needs is not seen or heard by managers, it can manifest itself in other ways; absenteeism, diminished resilience, turnover, changed motivation. How do we deal with this as a leader? How can you remain empathetic and goal-oriented at the same time? How do you create space for courageous conversation? And what kind of support do you need for this?

The power of attention

Our program Teams in Transition focuses on the power of attention and empathy to manage team challenges. Reflection, recalibration and renewed focus are the pillars of meaningful transitioning. In our approach we follow the principles of the Japanese tea ceremony; Harmony, Respect, Purity and Calmness.

The rituals of a tea ceremony are intended to release the guests from obstructive thoughts and relieve the feeling of weight on their shoulders. Through dedicated attention, the ceremony works to clean away all that is de-energizing. In the same way, our program offers space and attention for the team to focus on finding balance between self, others and environment.

We refer to the four principles of the Japanese tea ceremony as guiding principles. We support organizations in transitioning through this period of change in a meaningful and sustainable way. We work closely with leaders to build renewed awareness and abilities that are directly applicable in their own work environment and teams in transition.