The purpose of creating executive teams is to help executives lead more effectively.
Executive team building is the process of improving the way senior employees work as a unit. Some of the topics covered may include strategy, communication and recurring themes. The process is similar to other types of corporate team building. One key difference is that building a thriving executive team can have a strong impact on many aspects of a company, including how it is run, the overall work environment, and the type of behavior modeled for other employees.
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There are several different ways to approach building executive teams. Although it can take place at the business location, it is usually planned at another location. The company can rent a space for a day or more, so that the team can fully concentrate on the team building exercises. Some companies have evening sessions and maybe a location outside of town.
Executive team training is typically facilitated by an outside contractor. One of the reasons this option is popular is that the group has the advantage of gaining the perspective of an objective professional. Often an outsider can find solutions to problems that are not clear to the workers who deal with them every day. A contractor can also draw on previous executive team-building experiences with other clients, thereby bringing a richer and more diverse perspective to the training process.
Often one of the first topics discussed during an executive team building session is organizational strategy. The main objective is to ensure that all executives understand and agree on the type of strategy that will best help the company achieve its objectives. Once this is clear, the team can move on to other topics.
Another common element in executive team building is conflict resolution. In many cases, the primary goal of the team building session is to identify and resolve issues that prevent executives from working together effectively. This can include lack of trust, poor communication, and misunderstandings about individual and group roles. A contractor can mediate these types of issues and help the team reach a consensus on how to approach future relationships.
Executive team building also often includes activities designed to develop leadership skills. The goal is to help executives lead more effectively, both individually and as a group. This can include improving employee management, learning how to set the right tone as company leaders, and strengthening executive ties to present a more effective front for the company.