
Team Development: Aligned Teams
Work Better Together

When teams are misaligned I hear frustrations like these:
“We talk about the same stuff every time and nothing gets done.”
“People don’t do what they said they would do.”
"I'm sick and tired of the same conflicts that go on and on.”
“It takes forever to get a decision here.”
“Everyone ‘plays nice’, then they do what they want.”
“I do just enough because it’s really risky here.”
“I’m irritated at that person who disrupts the team so often.”
Misalignment results in predictable bad results:
Attrition
Quality Issues
Cost and deliver over runs
Dissatisfied customers
Not only does this create an unpleasant work environment - the hard costs can be devastating:
employee turnover, failed projects, lost customers.
Get Better Results With Increased Trust,
Focus, And Collaboration


When you invest in team development, you can expect:
Deepened and supportive relationships amongst team members
Collaborative sharing and learning
Better decisions
Coordinated action
Increased effectiveness in achieving the organization’s goals
The result is the team will build trust; appreciate and leverage the team’s diversity; and create a workplace that is more fulfilling for everyone.
Leadership teams find they lead with more cohesion, compassion, and energetic focus.
When your teams work better together, they produce better results.

What is Alignment?
This is what aligned teams looks like


Rowing In The Same Direction
agreement on the mission, vision, values, strategy, and goals of the organization or team

Synchronized Effort
agreement on systems, processes, and the cadence for individuals and groups to coordinate their work

Engaged People
agreement on roles and responsibilities and how to create a workplace culture where everyone can thrive
We Seemed To Be Going In Circles. Our Work With Ken Had Immediate Results.

What is Alignment?
This is what aligned teams look like

Rowing In The Same Direction
agreement on the mission, vision, values, strategy, and goals of the organization or team
Synchronized Effort
agreement on systems, processes, and the cadence for individuals and groups to coordinate their work

Engaged People
agreement on roles and responsibilities and how to create a workplace culture where everyone can thrive

How We Can Help:
Group And Team Development Programs

We work collaboratively with you to create learning programs designed to meet your requirements
Our Alignment process has been used for strategic planning, visioning, project chartering, structuring, policy formation, change initiatives, business process improvement, succession planning, and organizational restructuring.
And it is more than that!
Alignment processes, tools and coaching support help you create a better culture for decision making, inclusion, and accountability for your entire organization. When you use the Alignment process you will reach higher levels of agreement and commitment with a lot less hassle.
Ken Roseboom is a Certified Alignment Practitioner in facilitating and training the Alignment process described in the book “The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership” by Patty Beach
Alignment programs are scalable to the client’s needs. A Senior Leadership Team Alignment engagement would have the following key elements:
- Private coaching sessions with the team leader
- Interviews with Leadership Team members
- Three full - day team sessions spanning a week to 1-month
- Real business results - Leadership Team alignment reached on complex challenges
- 3 coaching sessions per Leadership Team member to support them in alignment skills
Ready To See What True Alignment Can Do For Your Teams?

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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