1. what is think one team™ ?
think one team™ is a powerful and engaging book and development framework that assists organisations across private enterprise and government to create a one team culture through teamwork across boundaries. It is tailored to suit each client's special needs and comprises of the book, implementation process (workshops, coaching, projects), and supporting resources / tools.
- The think one team™ Book is a fresh approach to tackling those destructive silos. Using a humorous, insightful and compelling fictional story, it relates the journey of the people of the O'Donnells' Jelly Bean Company as they overcome classic 'anti-teamwork' behaviors. Interwoven with the absorbing storyline are practical strategies, ideas and models to inspire you and your organisation to embrace the five practices of think one team™.
- Drawing on the strengths and lessons from the book, the think one team™ framework is offered through workshops and implementation coaching. The think one team™ model is brought to life by providing practical tools and skills as well as the chance to discuss and embrace your vision of one team.
- As a vital complement to both the book and the implementation, there is an ever-growing range of think one team™ resources. These range from practical and functional items such as the online think one team™ partnering scorecards and problem solver desktop pads, to the eye-catching and motivational posters and of course, the tasty jelly bean packets. You can browse some of this range on our Resources Page.
Also available is a simple yet powerful free questionnaire to measure your perception of the teamwork across boundaries in your business.
2. why should I be interested in think one team™
The answer sits on the first page of the book. It says: 'Imagine the possibilities when everyone in your organisation thinks and acts as one big team'. Whether that means building better teamwork between key business functions, strengthening a strategic alliance or unlocking the power of true organisational teamwork right across the organisation, there is always a place for think one team™.
3. who designed think one team™?
think one team™ is the creation of Graham Winter, an Australian psychologist with an impressive track record that includes:
- Author of the international book 'High Performance Leadership' (Wiley)
- Six years as designer and developer of High Performance Leadership / team programs for PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) Consulting in the Asia Pacific
- Consultant to leading businesses and government organisations across Australia and Asia
- Three times Chief Psychologist with the Australian Olympic Team
4. how is a think one team™ program rolled out?
An Implementation Team within the business leads and coordinates the actions that arise from the program. This Team works with our Facilitator / Coach to plan the total roll-out. The roll-out will typically include the following stages:
- Overall Program Planning to define the objectives, scope and timelines
- Administration of the think one team™profile to gain a clear measure of how people see the one team and silo practices in this organisation
- Distribution of the book to participants in advance of their first workshop. Workshops can be a choice of:
united leadership™ – a program for Senior Leadership Teams to equip them to model and lead a one team business.
think one team™ program – a program for Managers and their Teams to learn and apply think one team™ models and tools to strengthening teamwork across boundaries.
think one team™ workout– a one or two-day workshop that brings people together to use the think one team™ tools for tackling a specific business problem / opportunity. - Reinforcement via materials (templates, tools, posters, reminders), on-the-job projects and facilitated meetings / workshops to review progress.
- Re-administration of the think one team™ profile to measure progress.
5. which aspect of think one team™ is right for our organisation?
The thorough and modular design of the think one team™ framework means that we can totally customize an approach to suit your organisations' requirements. A key part of think one team™ is giving ownership of the process to an in-house Implementation Team who take the program much deeper and further into your organisation than any group of external consultants could ever hope for. To arrange a discussion with one of our accredited Facilitator / Coaches, please contact us.
6. which staff should participate in the think one team™ program?
Everyone in the organisation can particpate in some way. For example, Managers and Team Leaders can do the Workshops and then work as 'Implementation Coaches' to bring the practical tools (problem workouts, partnering agreements, meeting guides etc) to front line staff. These front line staff can read the book (and will read it because it is actually fun to read!), and then be involved in bringing the five practices to life.
7. where and how is think one team™ available?
The framework is delivered to clients through Graham Winter Consulting and our think one team™ alliance partners. See our Contact Us page for details. .
Strategic alliances with top consulting firms are being formed to further expand the reach of the program in Australia and internationally. If you believe your organisation could be suited to partnering with us, please refer to our partner information page.
8. how can I contact Think One Team™?
Visit our Contact Us Page
9. will think one team™ continue to deliver new products and services?
think one team™ is a dynamic and evolving program because we are constantly tailoring it to suit client needs.
10. what inspired think one team™?
think one team™ was inspired by the needs of our clients for better teamwork across boundaries. In volatile economic conditions, this teamwork and partnering is essential to implementing all key initiatives.
