Team Development – YSC Consulting (2024)

Strong and effective team dynamics are an essential engine of organizational success.Organizational and digital developments have made teams more important than ever, and even more difficult to get right.

The pace of technological and social advances have led to unprecedented challenges for organizations – demanding cross-functional working, diverse styles and collective leadership. Alongside this, teams themselves have become more complex – characterised by geographic dispersion, flatter structures, virtual working and less defined team boundaries. Success at work is now dependent on how effectively people work together to deliver a shared objective. Investing in teams impacts the bottom line. It drives positive shifts in the teams’ direct performance, how people feel about their work, and organizational outcomes.

33%

variance infinancial performance explained by the quality of social interactions between comparable teams

23%

greater economic impact achieved by effective teams over equivalent groups with poor teamwork

45%

decrease in likelihood of stress for team members within healthy team dynamics than comparable dysfunctional teams

40%

increase in executive team effectiveness of global businesses, when using our teams model

YSC 4DynamiX Model of Team Effectiveness

Underpinning all of our team development programs is YSC’s proprietary research-backed 4DynamiX Model of Team Effectiveness. Based in behavioral science, it outlines the core elements of team effectiveness relevant to every team. There are two overarching factors; Relating (how the team develops and maintains high quality, trusting relationships) and Operating (how the team develops and maintains clarity of why, how and what objectives will be delivered). Within the factors of Relating and Operating, there are four core dynamics at play:

Cohesion – Being united and showing belief in the team.

Exchange – Being open and sharing views constructively.

Purpose – Being motivated, ambitious and focused.

Clarity – Being operationally efficient.

Using the model, we support teams to understand their functioning and attend to all elements of team effectiveness, ensuring that any blind spots or neglected areas are recognized and addressed.

Diverse, Commercial & Psychological

We draw on a wide range of disciplines, personal identities and professional backgrounds to inform our perspectives, thinking and teams. We provide high-quality, powerful, change-oriented experiences whenever we partner. We understand your business; its context, strengths, threats and opportunities. We work responsibly with a focus on driving value. Our work is deeply grounded in behavioral science. We understand what makes people tick and what derails them. This informs our design approach and the techniques we use in the room.

Rigorous, Relevant & Experienced

We bring 30 years’ experience of leadership and team development, yet our first step is always to immerse ourselves in the unique strengths, challenges, and character of your team. We draw on our evidence-based 4DynamiX Model of Team Effectiveness to develop solutions. We apply analytical depth and intuitive experience in equal measure. We are squarely grounded in the present and focused on the future. We help you understand what great teamwork looks like for what’s still to come, not what’s already in the past.

Individual
Styles

We create an environment where the members of the team can speak the truth and address the real issues that are holding them back. We flex our approach in the moment, and we draw on data-driven insights on individuals while remaining focused on the underlying strategic objectives.

Team
Dynamics

The 4DynamiX Survey provides a 360° view of the team and its current effectiveness, mapped to the 4DynamiX Model. The report shows how the team is performing against the four core components of team effectiveness, from both an internal and external perspective. We provide recommendations for how the team can accelerate its performance and leverage its existing strengths. This is only the beginning – we partner with teams over time through a deep and supportive process that creates lasting change.

Organizational Culture

We develop a deep understanding of your organizational context, ensuring that team development is owned by the team and focused on what matters most. We design and approach in partnership with you, co-creating a solution that resonates with your context – both culture and strategy.

Client Testimonials

“We are operating as a board much better: we are light years ahead of where we were a year ago… our conversation is more productive and challenging, we are agreeing things and delivering on them”.

Global Financial Client

“People were impressed by how pragmatic it was, how good the material was, and how relevant it was. Several people have been to 20 or 30 of these, and this was one of the best they’ve ever been to in any context.”

Management Team Member, Private Equity Client

“I just wanted to say thank you for your dedication and focus during our time together…the YSC team did a tremendous job.”

Large Financial Institution

Case Studies

Team development within an online gaming business A leading gaming company was going through a leadership restructure for their online business as they were significantly underperforming in a highly competitive market. Read more Tackling lagging performance by investing In leadership strategy Our client was looking for a partner to articulate the leadership capabilities that would support their business strategy of industry leadership, innovation, client growth, and efficiency. Read more

News & Research

You already know the secret to high-performing teams Our research surfaces four common challenges and practical steps for overcoming them. Read more The efficiency illusion: How comfort can be constraining Whilst working from home can be productive, there are benefits to be gained from going to the office. Read more Hybrid teams: Four fundamentals to get your leadership team working well when together and apart In a time where we see significant churn of talent and burnout, investing time into your team takes little effort but has significant value. Read more Easing group decision making: A view, a voice, a vote or a veto Clarify different stakeholders’ roles in decision-making ahead of asking for their input to avoid disenfranchisem*nt. Read more The COVID roller coaster Tips to building and exercising three new mental muscles to help leaders ride the rollercoaster ahead. Read more Reignite team effectiveness How to overcome ongoing stress and uncertainty and get the best out of your team. Read more Beyond crisis leadership Like it or not, most leaders have essentially been leading for the present – now they have to lead for the future, and it’s a totally different skill. Read more The remote playbook: Building trust in a distributed office CIO Dive includes commentary from Steve van Zuylen, Managing Director, Head of Global Markets at YSC, about remote team dynamics. Read more The four pillars: Maintaining high-performing teams when working remotely Shelley Winter, Global Head of Thought Leadership and Solution Design, writes an article on the four pillars of agile teamwork. Read more Fast-tracking team agility: Optimizing during a crisis Read our advice on how teams can stay agile and responsive whilst apart and under strain. Read more Executive Leadership Team: Top tips for leading through crisis together Crisis management tips for Executive Leadership Team. Read more