The Sound of Team is designed to benefit organizations dealing with major changes requiring rapid cultural transformation. Typically this is driven by
new leadership
merger or acquisition
cross-functional teamwork
new strategies
need for innovation
Because of this session, I know that all of us participants now see each other in a different light. I discovered the courage to take myself out of my comfort zone to do something completely new. Having had this shared experience will strengthen our connections in the future.
Participants learn business skills and gain confidence by experiencing real-time music activities. Learnings include:
The interdependence of individual and team roles and responsibilities
The importance of expressing themselves creatively and productively and the value of diverse opinions
The power of open and trusting communication, to ensure that everyone is aligned with the outcome, knows their part and understands how they contribute to overall success
Achievement of a common objective through working from a plan
The camaraderie which develops through “singing from the same page” – with one voice
The sense of empowerment which comes from taking a project from inception to successful completion – from an idea, through composing, then performing a team song
“I learned that team is a collaborative process and that everyone brings something different to the table. If people leave their egos at the door and focus on the goal, things can be accomplished quickly, easily and effectively.”
All workshops are developed to your requirements. We offer one-and-a-half day, full day, half-day and customized programs.
We know that without reinforcement, 90 percent of training is lost after two weeks. When music is added, retention is greatly improved. Who doesn’t remember how to sing the alphabet to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?
Experiencing our workshop in two sessions deepens and reinforces learning and can maximize the benefit to your organization. It helps ensure that employees “keep the tune in their head.” However, we maintain flexibility in our workshop offerings, providing our services in the format that best meets your specific needs:
Complete program includes one-day offsite, two-hour follow-up session, and video of workshop and performance. The two-hour follow-up session includes rehearsal with a band, followed by a live performance of the song for company employees, friends and family.
When I find myself humming the lyrics that I helped to write that day, it still brings back the feeling of pride, camaraderie and achievement!.
After your organization’s group experience is complete, you can reinforce it with personal coaching to ensure that individual participants build on their insights and benefit fully, and into the long-term, from the team-building training.
Christine and I have been in a coaching relationship for more than a year. She has kept me always moving forward in the direction of my goal and staying active in the pursuit of it. Christine’s life experience has allowed her to develop a rich depth of character, wisdom and compassion. Her sense of humor offers a great perspective on problems that can be consuming. I couldn’t have come this far without her!
Because every organization is unique and has different team building needs, The Sound Of Team creates a customized program for every workshop we host.
We teach teams to work together toward a common outcome through experiencing a series of fun, energizing activities. Learnings are then translated into business scenarios provided by the organization, so participants can apply the experience to specific work situations. A series of group vocal and physical exercises ultimately leads to group performance of an original ‘team’ song written by the participants.
No musical talent is required. All activities are group participation, and solo performances are not expected. Our facilitators create a safe and motivating environment that encourages participants to express themselves freely.
Amazingly, through the caliber of the facilitation and the use of the universal language of music, this short session brought me from resistant to participant! Feeling that it was okay to participate however much or little I wanted allowed me to build the trust at my own pace, and before I knew it, I was deeply involved - great facilitation!”
