Capability Building
Team8 People are experts in delivering quality, tailored, and scalable programs for team and leadership development. We work with teams and organisations of all sizes, across a range of industries, including specific experience in the business, education, mining, and construction sectors.
Our programs and services are built off more than two decades experience in high performance environments and an understanding of how to get the best out of people. We use research-backed methodologies, leading behavioural profiling tools, 360 performance reviews, and highly practical experiences to develop the most critical areas in your workforce and leaders. Our programs are designed to enhance leadership, communication, collaboration, and resilience to ensure that people at every level can perform at their best.
Self-Awareness:
The Starting Point for All Capability Building
No matter an individual’s role or prior experience, self-awareness is where impactful development begins. At Team8 People, we place self-awareness at the core of every program, whether working with university students preparing to start their career; with those who are re-entering the workforce or stepping into leadership for the first time; or frontline or senior leaders, the foundation for development starts here.
Self-awareness underpins personal growth, effective teamwork, and strong leadership. When individuals understand their own behavioural style, communication preferences, and how they respond under pressure, they are better equipped to lead themselves and influence others.
Using tools like the Team8 DISC Profile, we help individuals and teams build a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them. This creates a shared language for collaboration, strengthens relationships, and increases accountability across all levels of an organisation.
Whether developing individual contributors, building team cohesion, or supporting high-performance leadership, self-awareness is the foundation that drives capability forward.
Effective Communication
Clear, impactful communication is at the heart of every successful team. We help individuals refine their communication skills to foster collaboration and avoid misunderstandings. Our approach includes:
- Understanding diverse communication styles using DISC Profiling
- Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Navigating difficult conversations with confidence
- Using DISC to develop adaptability in communication to achieve greater outcomes and build stronger relationships with others
- Developing skills for giving and receiving effective feedback
Teamwork & Collaboration
Great teams achieve great things. Our programs help teams work more effectively together by improving dynamics, trust, and cohesion. Key focus areas include:
- Understanding of self and others through the lens of DISC Profiling to create a shared language and valuing of difference
- Creating alignment around shared goals and values
- Strengthening team roles and accountability
- Enhancing problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Cultivating a culture of psychological safety and trust
Leadership Development
Strong leadership drives strong results. Our programs and performance tools equip leaders with the self-awareness, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills necessary to inspire and guide their teams. We focus on:
- Understanding leadership styles through behavioural insights from DISC Profiling
- Developing adaptive and situational leadership skills
- Strengthening emotional intelligence and decision-making
- Creating personal development plans using targeted Leadership 360 Review self-reflection and observer feedback
- Building high performing teams through trust, accountability, and psychological safety
- Leading through change and overcoming adversity
Resilience & Adaptability
Success in any environment requires resilience. Our programs build mental toughness and adaptability so individuals and teams can navigate challenges and change with confidence. We utilise the DISC Profiling framework to reinforce the importance of self-awareness as a foundation for building resilience and adaptability in any environment. Key development areas include:
- Managing stress and performing under pressure, understanding how different individuals respond to and manage stress
- Adapting to change and overcoming setbacks
- Developing a growth mindset for continuous learning
- Recognising and leveraging the strengths of others to support you through challenges and achieve greater outcomes
- Building personal and team resilience strategies
Performance Optimisation
Sustained high performance requires the right mindset and habits, and clarity on what ‘winning’ looks like for the organisation or team. Using our more than two decades in high performance environments, we translate elite sport concepts and practices, into business environments to equip individuals and teams with the tools they need to maximise their potential long-term. Our approach includes:
- Identifying strengths and opportunities for further development
- Implementing effective goal-setting strategies
- Managing time and energy for performance
- Aligning individual and team performance with organisational goals
Cultural Alignment & Engagement
A strong organisational culture fosters engagement and success. We help organisations define, align, and sustain a high-performing culture. Our programs cover:
- Aligning personal values with team and organisational purpose to strengthen engagement and retention
- Clarity on roles, both technical and non-technical for individuals and teams
- Developing strong interpersonal relationships and valuing of differences
- Sustaining a values-driven, high-performance culture through clear processes and measures
Build the Capabilities That Drive Success
Investing in capability building creates stronger, more adaptable teams and leaders. Let’s work together to design a tailored program that caters to your unique needs, and unlock your people’s full potential.
