As a FocalPoint business coach based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I specialize in helping leaders sustainably get the most out of their teams through optimized performance management strategies. While most organizations understand the importance of performance at a surface level, very few devote sufficient focus to holistically assessing and improving their management systems, support processes, accountability mechanisms, and leadership behaviors in order to fully unlock a team’s potential.
My team performance coaching methodology involves thorough analysis of current dynamics and pain points, data-backed recommendations tailored to address discovered weaknesses, implementation support on key initiatives, and consistent hands-on leadership coaching to instill productivity and engagement-enhancing management habits.
Here are some examples of the various areas I comprehensively focus on:
Clarifying Goals, Expectations and Success Measures
High-performance starts with absolute clarity around what must be achieved both organizationally and individually. I ensure goals and key results are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Expectations for quality, collaboration, culture contribution and leadership are clearly outlined too. This alignment around priorities and success measures focuses effort across the team.
Optimizing Organizational Structures
I re-examine organizational structures, teams, roles, and systems to identify misalignments or inefficiencies impeding productivity, performance, and information flow. Are individual responsibilities unclear or redundant? Are critical processes disjointed across silos? Does communication happen effectively? I address discovered organizational issues with targeted structural changes, updated policies, and new technology tools.
Improving Feedback, Recognition, and Development
Regular coaching-focused feedback that praises contributions while also constructively challenging team members to stretch and grow is imperative for engagement and advancement. I optimize performance review systems, train leaders on providing effective feedback tailored to the individual, institute consistent one-on-one meetings, identify development opportunities aligned to goals, and support continuous skills growth.
Increasing Accountability and Ownership
Without accountability and ownership, follow-through and execution wane. I institute performance scorecards tied to individual goals, regular reporting rhythms, shared dashboards with lead and lag indicators, and rewards/consequences directly linked to outcomes. Peer accountability is layered on top of direct manager relationships for increased motivation.
Facilitating Greater Collaboration Across Silos
Functional silo mentality inevitably causes productivity lags and communication breakdowns. I proactively foster cross-functional collaboration and idea sharing through venues like cross-departmental innovation teams, committee rotations, and culminating group presentations. Shared recognition and celebrations further reinforces team identity versus individual.
Promoting Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
Do all team members feel equally welcomed to contribute and included? The highest performing teams draw from a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives while ensuring everyone feels their voice is heard. I audit and address potential areas of unconscious bias through activities like mentorship programs, diversity training, and community outreach.
If your Fort Lauderdale organization sees opportunities to enhance team leadership approaches, instill more disciplined and consistent performance management systems, and boost productivity through an engaging culture, let’s talk. With targeted solutions and dedicated coaching, talented teams reach their full potential.
