Lifting Team Performance

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Around 10% of teams make it to high performance.
We want to help teams get there.

High performing teams are resolute in 5 Agreements:
Vision, Alignment, Culture, Debate, and Connection.

With our clients, we can identify where their teams are at, their development priorities, and how to lift their performance.

5 Agreements

Vision

A common sense of direction towards a compelling future matters.

Do you have a common understanding of the team’s priorities?

Can team members articulate them?

Do team members feel ownership of the vision?

Is your vision built into quarterly / annual targets?

Alignment

Who does what, how do we do it, and the ways in which we collaborate is critical to success.

If team members wrote down each others roles and responsibilities, would they be aligned?

Are team members accountable for their deliverables?

Are team members able to identify potential issues or synergies across functions and the wider system of stakeholders?

Debate

When navigated constructively, disagreement can promote clarity and creativity.

Are team members encouraged to keep addressing issues until they’re resolved?

Is healthy disagreement welcome?

Is safety in disagreement role modelled by leadership?

Culture

Guiding principles and values help us to manage and encourage effective behaviours.

Can you describe the team culture?

Does it enable openness and honesty? Resilience? Initiative? 

Do behaviours under pressure align to what you are trying to achieve?

Do you coach team members to develop professionally and personally?

Connection

Relationships matter. Trust and mutual understanding is pivotal to team life.

Does the team spend dedicated relational time with each other?

Does your team take a genuine interest in one another as individuals? 

Do you celebrate and harness difference to get the best out of your team members?

Do you quickly and effectively draw new starters into team life?

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  • A group of people sitting around a long conference table engaged in a meeting or discussion. The table has colorful LEGO creations and various papers, notebooks, and drinks. The room has white walls with framed artwork and a whiteboard with sticky notes.

  • Group of people participating in an outdoor team-building activity, wearing blindfolds, with some holding hands or holding each other, on a grassy area in front of a building.

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  • A diverse group of 17 young adults posing outdoors in front of a brick building, some making heart signs with their hands, on a sunny day.

  • Five people sitting around a table with Lego pieces, laughing and talking, in a casual setting with other groups working on Lego projects in the background.

  • Group of diverse professionals in a conference room posing for a photo, many making heart signs with their hands.

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The daily experience of work is deeply shaped by a team.

Refreshing this experience creates a substantial impact on organisational success and wellbeing, the driving force of sustained success.

For clients, we can deliver

Programmes and support that will strengthen the 5 agreements in their teams.

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Self Directed Resources

A suite of workshop plans, focused on the 5 agreements, designed for teams for your teams to work through.
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5+1 Team Leadership Online Course. To be undertaken at their own pace. (37 lessons, 10 activities, workshop plans, and 1 hour of video content)

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Facilitated Programmes

A variety of workshops, to help you with the 5 agreements. Our programmes are scaleable according to the size of your organisation. These can range from a ½ day programme in the office, through to a multi-day executive retreat offsite, or an all staff training programme. Our clients choose which professional tools will best suit their people.

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Ongoing Support

Follow up to all our programmes to consolidate our clients progress.

1:1 coaching for team leaders.

Retained services through an ongoing partnership of leadership coaching, facilitating workshops, providing resources, and on call support.

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Teams
are unique

So is our support

Listen

We prioritise understanding teams. We listen to what’s important for clients, their hopes and objectives.

Design

Through close collaboration, we will design a customised programme that specifically caters to our client’s unique goals and budget.

Deliver

We want our clients to be confident in our service. With our proven approaches, we’re sure we can deliver a helpful experience for everyone.

Our Toolbox

Our team are accredited in professional tools that you may wish to incorporate. Together we can identify what suits a client best.

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  • Heartstyles was founded by Stephen and Mara Klemich and acquired by YUM! in 2020. It is a leadership and team development process offered across 26 languages and in over 70 countries globally. Providing robust 360 feedback, Heartstyles can help teams shift their culture, make more effective decisions, and unlock the potential of those around them.
    https://heartstyles.com

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  • Outdoor Team Experiences are crafted to break the routine of office life and take you on a journey of rejuvenation, reconnection and discovery. In today's digital age, it's easy to be glued to our screens, especially in hybrid or remote working environments. Many teams miss each other or have never met. By getting outdoors, hitting pause, breathing the fresh air, you can review how you are operating as a team.

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  • LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is a scientifically developed method, thoroughly tested by the LEGO® Company in cooperation with the IMD Business School in Switzerland. Workshops provide a space to confront the intricate challenges of work and relationships. The LEGO® building material simplifies complex issues: conceptual, organisational, individual, and collective - quickly uncovering real-time insights into your team, and enhancing your understanding of each other’s perspectives.

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  • The 5+1 team agreement leadership course has been developed by Dr Marc Rogatschnig, of Tidal Consulting. The course was put together from over 10000 hours of consulting, observation, research and reading. Very few team leaders are given the opportunity to truly understand and master the fundamentals of team leadership before they are launched into managing a team. This course acts like a license to team leadership, providing you with practical lessons and techniques any leader can immediately apply.

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  • iEQ9 is an advanced psychometric profiling tool based upon the enneagram framework. It enables participants to understand motivations at a deeper level – both in terms of what we move towards, and the things we avoid. We use this in 1:1 coaching, helping team leaders and members develop self-awareness, maturity and effectiveness.
    https://www.integrative9.com

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Endorsements

Endorsements
Marco Zhang, Director of Development, Oriel College, Oxford University

“Our team found Uplift’s guidance extremely helpful. We explored challenging issues openly. The constructive approach elicited the best from all of us. The methodology, preparation, and clear structure were terrific, leading to a deeply helpful session.”

Marco Zhang, Director of Development, Oriel College, Oxford University

James Clarry, CEO, Justice and Care

“Dave understood very quickly what we needed. He was flexible in his planning and creative in the programme. Dave understands teams and has a host of interactive and engaging tools to make the most of the time available. My team instantly warmed to Dave and it was a great session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dave to others, or to invite him back.”

James Clarry, CEO, Justice and Care

Emily Curtis, MA HRM, Assoc CIPD, Head of People Capability, (UK, Ireland & France)

“Thank you so much for the session today, I am so grateful for your time and for teaching us how to be better leaders and to pass this onto our teams in the UK, Ireland and France. Great session!!!”

Emily Curtis, MA HRM, Assoc CIPD, Head of People Capability, (UK, Ireland & France)

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“The sessions were comprehensive, and we were provided with a useful workbook to support our thinking. We appreciated the personal style and professional facilitation, gently challenging our thinking and ensuring a smooth learning experience. Thanks to this training, I have gained further insight into my areas of strength and opportunities for growth.”

Neil Van Niekerk​​​​, Head of Learning & Development, The Trussell Trust

Martin Gallagher, CEO, The Clare Foundation

“Dave is a highly experienced presenter and recently delivered his second workshop of the year at The Clare Foundation. It was again very warmly received and without a doubt a great learning experience for all who attended. We are fortunate to have Dave present and we confidently recommend his style and workshop for any team aspiring to be better leaders. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable presenter, a generous all-round good person, who brought knowledge to a diverse group of leaders.”

Martin Gallagher, CEO, The Clare Foundation

Paul Woodman, CEO, City Life

“Working with Dave Jones has been an incredibly insightful experience. For us, he made innovative use of Lego for team building which not only brought our team closer together but also sparked creativity and collaboration in ways we never imagined. Dave has a unique talent for guiding discussions and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Dave was able to keep our vision and values central to our team day. I highly recommend for any team looking to strengthen bonds and unlock their full potential.”

Paul Woodman, CEO, City Life

Stella Kubale, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Chilterns Neuro Centre

“I highly recommend this training course. Dave provided extensive insights into behaviour styles and management techniques at a comfortable pace. I am confident what I learned will enhance my abilities as a leader. The incorporation of LEGO was a refreshing and innovative way to gain new perspectives on our practices. Many thanks Dave!”

Stella Kubale, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Chilterns Neuro Centre

Alan Divall BA (Hons) MRTPI –Director, Walsingham Planning

“We have had several enjoyable and highly productive sessions with Dave over the last few months. We had a glorious autumn team day in the Chilterns where we walked and talked and discovered much about how we operate as a team and how we can make what we do even more effective. Dave pitches the sessions at exactly the right note by making them enjoyable, informative and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable contributing. We look forward to working with Dave again in the future.”

Alan Divall BA (Hons) MRTPI –Director, Walsingham Planning

Dave Bull, Team Rector, All Saints Church Marlow

“Dave led a LEGO team day for us. It was simultaneously energising, deep, laugh out loud fun and very expertly delivered. Dave has a gift for connecting with all kinds of people and put us at ease, which helped us to open up to a remarkable degree. He intuitively guided the day by reacting to the responses that unfolded before him. The insights gained on that day have been of enduring value and have bonded us together as a team.”

Dave Bull, Team Rector, All Saints Church, Marlow

Jordan Ignatius Strategy and Operations Manager, Reaching Higher

“At Reaching Higher we have been intentional about enhancing our culture in order to increase our effectiveness as an organisation. We chose to do this with Uplift and the Heartstyles programme.  The guys created some incredibly meaningful activities which matched our needs - what an experience it has been for our core team!”

Jordan Ignatius, Strategy and Operations Manager, Reaching Higher

Dianne Western, Director, The Landscape Partnership

"Dave was a breath of fresh air;  he was very different to other management consultants I had worked with – easy to talk to, without jargon, and flexible in adapting to our training needs. The team found him very approachable;  he managed to turn around even the most sceptical and engage them so that they benefit from and saw the value of the sessions."

Dianne Western, Director, The Landscape Partnership

Samuel Lawson Johnson

“Thank you Dave for a super day! It was challenging, stretching and hopeful, so all round a great success!”

Samuel Lawson Johnson, Co-Founder, Kinrise

Rebecca Sagar, Asset Analyst, Yum! Restaurants International Ltd. & Co KG

 “I didn’t really know what to expect going into the programme, but decided to enter with an open mind. Dave curated a safe and jovial atmosphere and encouraged us to share to the extent that we felt comfortable. This allowed us to create genuine connections, share laughs and truths. I learned a lot and I feel more confident after completing the program.”

Rebecca Sagar, Asset Analyst, Yum! Restaurants International Ltd. & Co KG

Vanessa Dodd, Heartstyles, Academy Research and Design Specialist

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced coaching sessions with Dave. He created a safe informal space which really put me at ease, and during a session I had a revelation and was overcome with emotion, but at no point did I feel awkward or ill at ease. I left our chats with things to think about and put into practice. I will be calling on Dave again!

Vanessa Dodd, Heartstyles, Academy Research and Design Specialist

Fraser Davies, KFC Europe, European Category Lead, Procurement

“Working with Dave for a few structured sessions have been really insightful and allowed me to develop and build my personal development plan. Dave has a great manor in his approach, he is a great listener but more so allows you to really get to the reasons why we do things. I have really enjoyed my sessions and thank him for his genuine interest in helping me”

Fraser Davies, KFC Europe, European Category Lead, Procurement

Dan Chalke, Founder, People

“Dave has a seemingly natural ability to create space for open conversation and honest introspection. He is a great listener and, with just a few astute observations and insightful questions, he is always able to facilitate my own thinking as I traverse hope, fears, and obstacles. I’d wholeheartedly encourage anyone to snap up coaching sessions with Dave.”

Dan Chalke, Founder, People

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