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Context
The initial novelty of remote working was soon replaced by lethargy and isolation. Since then, workers have been digitally plugged in, yet at times starved of authentic interactions. Research tells us that such disconnection impacts people's mental, emotional, spiritual, and even physical wellbeing.
Such disconnection has strained the team's fabric over time. Maintaining a tight-knit unit and a sense of common purpose has been a challenge. 43% of employees reported a positive work climate over lockdown.
Looking Ahead
Pizzas evenings, quirky quizzes, cocktail-making classes played a pivotal role in lifting spirits throughout lockdown. Yet, experts believe something more 'human' is called for. Thought leader, Amy Edmundson, believes team effectiveness going forward will hinge on whether or not organisations can build psychologically safe work climates. A recent study tells that, 89% of employees see psychological safety as an 'essential requirement'.
To do this, managers must be intentional in carving out relationship-building opportunities. A positive step in the right direction, McKinsey suggests, is providing learning experiences that are 'emotional, sensory, and create aha moments'.
Huddle
Huddle is a one-off engagement where teams can deliberately connect. Carefully designed exercises allow participants to reflect and interact with a range of personal and professional themes. Huddle is an experience. Rather than speaking about connection, team members get a transformative experience of it.
The personal and collective benefits run concurrently, as illustrated in 'Spiral of Connection' below.
"The businesses that create an environment for its people where those people can be themselves are the ones that are going to succeed. They will attract the best talent, they will retain them for longer and they will benefit from their contribution and loyalty. In my experience most businesses and the majority of leaders don't know how to create these environments. That is why the skillset and experience that Ronan brings is of such inherent importance to any organization that chooses to work with him. That is because he can accelerate the creation of the aforementioned cultural conditions that allow people to thrive individually and collectively. Ronan has over the last decade worked across elite sport, with young people and adults to hone a skill set that is very rare and highly valuable. If you are a smart leader and want the type of environment in which your people can thrive and do their best work then Ronan is the best investment you could possibly make."
"I’ve been lucky enough to work with Ronan on several projects, and I always leave in awe of his abilities. Ro manages to balance a holistic and caring approach, with evidence and research to back up what he talks about.
He is a rare breed of facilitator that can deliver exceptionally high quality, impactful work right from day one. Ro draws on his experience working with youth to make his work engaging but is versed enough in business for it to be relevant to adults in the corporate and sporting arenas.
He captivates the rooms (or screens) with his facilitation, but somehow manages to make the participants the centre of all his work. A trait that takes incredible skill and years of hard work to successfully navigate.
Can’t speak highly enough of him; I am a better facilitator, and man, because of Ronan Conway."
"Ronan's session was like nothing any of the staff on the Global Business Solutions team here at Google had experienced before. Ronan seamlessly unlocked communication bottlenecks, and forged a genuine sense of team purpose and connection. The wider team left feeling refreshed, unified and optimistic. The overwhelming feedback was that this session was significantly impactful on a personal and professional level."
"Ronan’s work with the Irish squad proved to be extremely valuable and worthwhile. He facilitated players to build stronger relationships, to be more open with each other, to show vulnerability, ask questions and be curious. This helped build an excellent environment."
FAQ
This is a one-time intervention for teams that aren't ready to commit to a long-form program. This is an idea for decentralised and hybrid teams seeking deeper connections. Perhaps you are noticing that your team are lethargic, anxious about a return to the office, on different pages or in need of a boost. This one-off session will help click teams into place - to align and perform as a team.
In-person - 120 people. Online - 30 people.
Team can continue on with the Sync-In program.
The person-centered style approach ensures that the participants are involved, and central to the workshop. Instead of facilitator being a teacher, the participants themselves become the teacher. This contributes to a deeply immersive and edge of your seat learning experience.
More Programmes
One off workshop or 3 part Program
For who? Senior, mid-tier teams across all industries.
Duration - Delivered over 3-6 months. Workshops lasts between 2-3 hours.
Outcomes
- People enthusiastic to engage and take interpersonal risks with teammates.
- Individuals motivated to take responsibility, buy-in, and work for each other.
- Teams with greater collaboration, communication, and shared purpose.
- Elevated sense of ease, mental and emotional wellbeing.
One-off engaging talk.
For who? Town halls, annual conferences, or lunch & learns events.
Duration - The talk lasts between 1 and 2 hours.
Outcomes
- Aware of power of belonging and psychological safety.
- Stronger connection to the organisation and higher purpose of the work.
- Feel more connected to colleagues.
- Greater energy, motivation & commitment.
3-5 part training program.
For who? CEO's, senior, mid-tier managers, leadership teams.
Duration - Each session is a half-day engagement.
Outcomes
- Individuals empowered with EQ skills, awareness & belief to lead authentically.
- Group to grasp the 'what, why, how' of fostering engaging team environments.
- Leaders who are firmly connected to personal values and company values.
- A group who serve as a robust, supportive network for each other.
- Season-long journey of workshops.
- For who? Teams wanting to foster a healthy, cohesive, high performance environment.
- One off workshop experience.
- For who? Teams requiring a boost of connection, energy and alignment.
Align & Flow
