‘Success breeds success’

There is some scientific validity behind this claim, but it’s risky to rely on it as a team mantra. A ‘dream team’ may have blind spots that eventually make it difficult to sustain performance. Or they may attribute success too much to their own capabilities rather than market conditions. These are only natural human fallibilities.

A total focus on business targets can also prevent a team from taking a good look at itself and seeing how it could be more effective. Which is where we can help. Because it’s more complex than just identifying ‘team roles’. 

We start by building an understanding of the business and market context, where the organisation is heading and what it will need to do to get there. Next we look at the individuals within the team and profile their capabilities – using a  mix of techniques depending on the situation. Finally, we look at the team as a whole. 

The result? An in-depth profile highlighting strengths and capability gaps at both a team and individual level.

We can help you by:

• Profiling strengths and weaknesses of newly formed teams

• Identifying how established teams may need to change

• Conducting management due diligence as part of M&A or private equity investments