Whether for individuals or teams, ATG’s employee-development programs are designed to achieve maximum performance, improve management skills and build morale. We employ techniques ranging from individual assessments to group activities in improving the overall effectiveness of any organization’s members. Our programs have proven effective among incumbent teams as well as teams that are coming together as a result of a restructuring of the company. We even offer our services as part of the evaluation process for prospective employees.
Advantages
Company growth. Increased complexities. Dramatic market changes. These are just a few of the challenges that can cause even the best employees and teams to lose focus, creativity and competitiveness. And they are a leading cause of effects as diverse as lower profitability and executive burnout. To address these issues, ATG’s approach strengthens individuals and the team first by deepening the understanding each member has of his or her own attributes and competencies. Then we look at those characteristics in other employees. We go on to use this information to chart a course that continually enhances the resilience of members and the effectiveness of the group.
Design
Our employee and team development starts with an in-depth assessment of individual team members, exploring a wide range of attributes and competencies. Then we create a development plan, often using a 360˚ assessment to provide additional perspective. A series of coaching sessions, conducted one-on-one, helps move the organization toward its development-plan goals. Interventions also help address the various aspects of group structure and process, including issues such as communication styles, feedback mechanisms, problem solving and decision-making strategies.
Application
ATG has implemented management and organizational development in such diverse situations as:
Integration of new leadership-team members to facilitate turnaround
Preparation of leadership team for anticipated explosive growth
Strengthening of team prior to taking over leadership of much larger organization
Helping leadership team deal with troublesome internal issues
Evaluating compatibility of potential leadership-team member
