The Power of We — Teamwork

Build Teams That Trust Each Other and Deliver Together

High-performing teams are not simply groups of talented individuals; they are groups that have learned how to work together deliberately. Trust, clear roles, and healthy conflict do not happen automatically. The Power of We gives professionals a practical framework for building teams that genuinely deliver together.

Program Overview

Drawing on Tuckman’s stages of team development and the Belbin team roles framework, participants learn where their team currently sits, what is holding it back, and how different working styles can complement rather than clash. The program combines guided self-assessment with team-based exercises and conflict navigation practice.

Why This Program Matters

Teams that trust each other resolve disagreements faster, share information openly, and recover more quickly from setbacks. As organizations rely more on cross-functional teams, building trust quickly has become a critical organizational capability.

What Participants Will Learn

  • Understand the stages of team development and how to move through them.
  •  Identify personal and team working styles using Belbin.
  •  Build trust deliberately rather than leaving it to chance.
  •  Navigate healthy conflict without damaging relationships.
  • Improve collaboration and information-sharing across a team.

Program Modules

  • Module 1 — How Teams Really Develop: Forming to Performing
    Recognizing your team’s current stage and helping it move forward.
  • Module 2 — Knowing Your Team: Working Styles and Belbin Roles
    Identifying style preferences and building complementary teams.
  • Module 3 — Building Real Trust
    The specific behaviors that build and erode trust on a team.
  • Module 4 — Healthy Conflict and Stronger Collaboration
    Raising disagreement constructively and improving collaboration.

Who Should Attend

Teams, team leads, managers, and leaders who want stronger trust, collaboration, and performance within their team.

FAQs

  • Q: Can this program be customized?
    A: Yes. HNI tailors exercises to your team’s specific dynamics and challenges.
  • Q: What is the Belbin framework?
    A: A model identifying nine team roles that describe how people naturally contribute, helping teams value different working styles.
  • Q: Is this suitable for newly formed teams?
    A: Yes. It is particularly effective for new teams establishing strong habits early.
  • Q: What will participants gain?
    A: A clearer understanding of their working style and practical trust-building tools.

Build a Team That Truly Works Together

Partner with HNI to help your teams build trust, collaborate effectively, and perform consistently under pressure.

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