Leadership & team dynamics

Impule for effective leadership, healthy team dynamics and collaboration with a focus on emotional intelligence and psychological know-how.

Team coaching process in the Zurich area

Why a team workshop is often not enough: sustainable change in the team coaching process

Leadership & team dynamics A single workshop often brings clarity and new energy. However, sustainable change only occurs when teams learn to consciously reflect on and adapt their day-to-day collaboration. The basis for this is created in an accompanied team coaching process. Table of contents When workshops trigger changes that don't stick Many organizations invest in workshops when tensions rise or the [...]

Misunderstanding in communication

Understanding misunderstandings: The 3 levels of reality

Leadership & team dynamics Misunderstandings are part of everyday working life and yet they often feel more personal than they are. This article shows why we sometimes talk past each other without realizing it and how a systemic model can help us gain clarity. Table of contents Misunderstandings often arise on different levels of reality We all know them: the little irritations [...]

Team conflicts as an opportunity

Team conflicts as an opportunity: what your team wants to tell you

Leadership & team dynamics Conflicts in a team: this combination of words makes many managers cringe. It brings to mind tense meetings, unspoken accusations and difficult conversations. But what if I told you that conflicts are not your enemy, but a signal that something new wants to emerge in your team? This is exactly the approach of my team development training "ORSC" (Organization [...])

Self-deception in leadership: choice between 2 attitudes

Self-deception in leadership: the choice between two attitudes

Leadership & Team Dynamics, Self-Awareness & Self-Management In today's working world, where cooperation and trust are crucial, the issue of self-deception often plays an invisible but significant role. Based on the book Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute, it shows how managers unconsciously fall into patterns of behavior that undermine cooperation and trust within the team. The […]

Recognizing and counteracting toxic behavior in the team

Recognizing and counteracting toxic behavior in the team

Relationship management & social awareness, leadership & team dynamics In every team, awkward or even toxic behavior occurs from time to time, which can make collaboration difficult and put a strain on the team climate. Team members are often not even aware of how harmful behavioral patterns creep in and poison team relationships. In this article, you will find out which typical [...]

Recognizing and addressing psychological stress or problems

Recognize mental stress in everyday working life and act early

Leadership & team dynamics Recognizing and responding to psychological stress in the workplace is a win-win situation for everyone involved. If you recognize and address abnormalities among colleagues at an early stage, affected employees can receive the support they need in good time. This not only helps the team, but also the entire organization by, among other things, reducing productivity losses [...].

Psychological safety in the team

Psychological safety: the most important success factor for teams

Relationship management & social awareness, leadership & team dynamics Psychological safety is a key success factor for teams and makes it possible to create a learning culture in which everyone feels safe to take risks. A study by Google has shown that teams that experience psychological safety are more successful. In this article, you will learn what psychological safety means and [...]

Team phases in team coaching

How to lead your team through each team phase: 5 phases of team development

Leadership & team dynamics Teams go through various development phases before they work together optimally. Understanding these team phases enables you to support your team in a targeted manner and use conflicts as opportunities. A well-functioning team doesn't happen overnight: it takes time, clear leadership and sometimes external support to successfully master each phase. In this [...]

Improving self-management with the inner team

Improving self-leadership with the inner team: a powerful tool for managers

Self-awareness & self-leadership Self-leadership is an essential skill for managers, especially in challenging and complex environments. This article shows you how Friedemann Schulz von Thun's Inner Team model can help you improve your self-awareness and better understand emotional triggers. You will learn how to consciously manage inner conflicts in order to be confident and [...]

Promoting positive communication within the team

Strengthening positive communication and team performance

Leadership & team dynamics As a manager, you know that positive communication is crucial for team performance. But how can you create this positive dynamic without stifling critical voices and constructive criticism? The challenge is to find a balance: Positive communication should predominate in everyday team life, but room for constructive criticism must also remain. [...]