Exercises help participants feel the importance of each of the four dynamics. A good leader not only develops his or her people as individuals but also knows how to get the best out of people when they work on teams. Being able to handle the subtle dynamics of a whole group of people is not equivalent to dealing with the sum of its parts. By breaking participants into small groups and giving them a simple problem to solve, you can teach them about the issues that arise for teams. For example, if they work in small, separate teams on a tower building project, they will see how working together in one team accomplishes a greater product.
Some groups are results oriented.
Some work on process, while others focus more on the relationships among the team members. Analyzing these three aspects of teamwork helps participants think about the way they work best individually and in teams. In the work place, change is pervasive. The companies that succeed prepare their people for change so that they understand how it can be used as an opportunity. Recognizing the four stages of psychological response to change denial, resistance, adaptation, and commitment is crucial for a leader as he or she opens up communication and possibilities for the future.