English Team Building & Business Skill Development Simulations www.humansynergistics.com www.humansynergistics.co.kr Learn@heartwaregroup.com Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 Improving team work using team development simulations Human Synergistics (HS) team development simulations are an effective, quick and objective way to evaluate the quality of your teams and to demonstrate their potential. HS offers various simulations in 2 categories: 1. Survival Situation™ simulations 2. Business Skill simulations The HS simulations provide a unique opportunity to quickly and objectively measure whether your teams are achieving synergy— as well as demonstrate this otherwise elusive concept. Synergy occurs when the interactive efforts of two or more people have a greater impact than the sum of their independent efforts. By measuring the quality of both individual and team performance on a single task, the simulations allow groups to quickly calculate the extent to which they are fully utilizing their resources—and doing so in a way that achieves synergy. In addition, the simulations can be used for team building and the development of more effective group processes. The approach emphasized by many of HS’s simulations involves developing and applying skills in two critical areas: Rational skills and Interpersonal skills. Rational (Task) Skills and Processes Interpersonal (People) Skills and Processes Analyzing the Situation Listening Setting Objectives Supporting Simplifying the Problem Differing Considering the Alternatives Participating Discussing the Consequences Striving for Consensus Each simulation requires participants to resolve a specific problem in a limited period of time—first individually, then as a team. As participants work together to draw upon their experiences and knowledge in search of the best answers, they are challenged to successfully integrate the expertise of all group members. By comparing individual and team solutions to the recommended expert solution, participants can see whether, as a group, they were able to take advantage of what each member had to offer and contribute. Use HS Team Development Simulations to: ¾ Strengthen members’ rational problem solving skills and interpersonal abilities ¾ Demonstrate and promote synergy within teams ¾ Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of individual and group decision making ¾ Establish a Constructive & team oriented atmosphere in the workplace, seminars, training programs and classrooms Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 2 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 How the Synergistic Problem-Solving Model Works ? Synergy occurs when the interactive efforts of two or more people have a greater impact than the sum of their independent efforts. Synergistic problem solving is achieved when groups maximize their use of available resources, knowledge, and task skills by exhibiting constructive (as opposed to defensive) interaction styles. It is further promoted when members approach problems in a rational, interpersonally supportive manner.* The outcome is an effective solution—one that is both accepted by members and of higher quality than their individual solutions. Demonstrate Synergy and measure Solution Effectiveness with any of HS’s Survival Situation simulations or Business Skills Assess and develop Interpersonal and Rational Skills and Processes with the Observer’s Guide™ Measure Constructive group interaction styles and redirect Defensive styles with the Group Styles Inventory™ Synergistic Problem Solving Model Effective Solutions Quality Rational Skills & Processes ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Analyzing the Situation Setting Objectives Simplifying the Problem Considering Alternatives Discussing the Consequences Acceptance Task Skills & Knowledge Resources 12. SELF-ACTUALIZING: Members are optimistic, enthusiastic & interested 11. ACHIEVEMENT: Members are concerned with getting things done & performing well Interpersonal Skills & Processes ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Listening Supporting Differing Participating Striving for Consensus 1. HUMANISTIC-ENCOURAGING: Members are constructive, sensitive & supportive of one another 2. AFFILIATIVE: Members are friendly, cooperative & relaxed 10. PERFECTIONISTIC 3. APPROVAL 9. COMPETITIVE 4. CONVENTIONAL 8. POWER 5. DEPENDENT 7. OPPOSITIONAL 6. AVOIDANCE Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 3 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 1. Survival Situation™ Simulations From the Canadian subarctic regions through the Sonoran Desert in the USA to the Australian Bush and beyond, the HS Survival Situation simulations requires team members to work together effectively to deal with the unknown. Set in exciting and unfamiliar locations under unusual circumstances, the survival simulations take participants outside of their organizational roles and areas of expertise to a situation where only their synergistic problem-solving skills will help them to survive. This allows group members to participate as equals — regardless of rank or position. By starting on equal footing, participants have the opportunity to fully participate, focus on group processes, and analyze their contributions to the quality of the team’s performance. Applications & benefits The Survival Situation simulations highlight general problem-solving processes and skills (rather than problem-specific content or knowledge) and are suitable to utilize in workshops for lower level employees up to top level management. The Survival Situation simulations can be used: ¾ As an icebreaker at the beginning of a workshop or training program ¾ To promote teambuilding and collaboration among organizational members ¾ To practice newly acquired knowledge and skills (and thus closing the ‘knowing - doing gap’) in the real life group setting to evaluate learnings in order to: o Create understanding and acceptance of other peoples’ characteristics and thinking patterns after an assessment o Practice newly learned skills in areas as communication, listening, questioning, negotiation, coaching, etc. ¾ To evaluate team effectiveness (e.g. quality of communication, interpersonal interaction, behavior, collaboration, etc.) of intact or newly formed teams ¾ To analyze cross functional interaction, communication and collaboration ¾ By assessment centers to review team members quality of interaction and problem solving skills ¾ To establish healthy norms within a (new) teams. ¾ To demonstrate the value of synergy and collaboration in problem-solving to new or established team members Survival Situation simulation descriptions Simulation Subarctic Survival Situation™ Cascade Survival Situation™ Bushfire Survival Situation™ Earthquake Survival Situation™ Desert I Survival Situation™ Desert II Survival Situation™ Situation Your float plane crashes on the east shore of Laura Lake in subarctic Canada (Newfoundland). Your team is stranded 22 air miles east of your intended destination. On the way back from a weekend retreat, the helicopter carrying you and your group crashes during snowstorm in a small clearing high in the Cascades Mountains (USA) You and your group are on holiday in the Australian bush in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, when you suddenly notice a bushfire approaching Challenge Duration (hours) Rank 15 items salvaged from the plane in the order of their importance to your team’s 1.5 - 2.5 survival Rank 12 items salvaged from the crash in the order of their importance to your team’s 1.5 - 2.5 survival Rank 12 items in the order of their importance to your team’s survival 1.5 - 2.5 Identify which of 12 possible action steps are important and sequence them in the order they should be carried out. Rank the 1.5 - 2.5 remaining steps from least to most dangerous It’s a hot August day and your plane has just Rank 15 items salvaged from the plane in crash-landed in the Sonoran Desert in the the order of their importance to your team’s 1.5 - 2.5 Southwestern USA survival On your way home from Acapulco (Mexico), Identify your 4 greatest problems and the your chartered plane experiences engine best survival strategy. Then rank the 16 2.5 - 3.5 trouble and crash-lands in the Sonoran Desert items salvaged from the crash in order of (USA) importance and decide on their use You and your co-workers are working late in the basement library of your 10-story downtown office building when a major earthquake hits Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 4 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 Survival Situation simulation products overview and pricing Survival Situation simulation products are available in English and Korean (see order form for details or contact us for questions) The leader’s guide, DVD and related MS office files provide detailed guidance to successfully conduct a simulation. The guide provides information on: ¾ How to facilitate the simulation including preparation, time schedule, simulation usage options, PowerPoint slides (MS PowerPoint), scoring instructions, MS Excel to compile scoring of all teams Leader’s ¾ Synergistic problem solving method (incl. rational skills & interpersonal guide, DVD process) & MS office ¾ Survival expert guidance DVD helps to reduce facilitator preparation time, files keeps the program on schedule, and brings “to life” the simulation by vividly showing the actual situation, salvaged items as well as providing the expert’s ranking and rationale during the debrief. ¾ Simulation debrief process and guidance on improving group problem solving and decision making effectiveness Prices in KRW (excl. VAT) (incl. VAT) 149,000 163,900 N.B. Leaders’ guides, DVDs and participant booklets are different for each simulation ¾ 5 participants’ booklets Presenting the survival challenge, a worksheet for recording individual, team and expert answers, and grids for scoring the simulation. ¾ 1 Observer’s Guide™ Participants Used to assess rational (task) and interpersonal (people) skills of the team kit team. This invaluable tool helps team observers to quickly, objectively assess the team quality in a uniform manner across observers. At the same time observers develop their own coaching skills as they provide groups with feedback on their performance. 42,000 How to incorporate Survival Situation Simulations in your workshop? 46,200 Duration (mins) Introduction The facilitator introduces the simulation and a video case describes the survival situation to the team members 15 - 20 Individual ranking Using the participant’s booklet each team member individually ranks the 12 – 15 survival items in order of importance for survival 10 - 15 Team ranking Then the teams discuss and decide the order of importance of these items as a team. Independent observers monitor the teams and observe the dynamics of the group discussions and rate the quality of the group interaction using the Simulation Observer’s Guide™ 30 - 45 Expert video debriefing When the teams have finished a rescue expert will debrief the teams via DVD and introduce the expert ranking of the items including his rationale 15 - 25 Calculate team results Each team reviews and calculates how their teamwork has contributed to the quality of their results in comparison with the expert ranking and the ranking of individual team members. The best teams and individuals are the winning survivors. 10 - 15 Debrief team dynamics The observers debrief the quality of the team dynamics and problem solving process. The facilitator can link the team ranking results to the quality of the team dynamics. 10 - 15 Providing guidance for team development Using the Group Style Inventory (GSI) the team members assess the effectiveness of their team interaction and the facilitator will provide further insight in constructive team interaction and effective problem solving using the Synergistic Problem-Solving Model. 0 - 15 Total duration of Survival Situation simulations 90 - 150 The simulation leader’s guide provides detailed insights in how to use the team development simulations. In case of queries please contact us to get answers and suggestions. Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 5 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 2. Business Skills Simulations The HS Business Skills simulations are used to create a double impact as team members sharpen their business related skills and practices while tuning up teamwork skills at the same time. The Business Skills simulations provide team members with in-depth and practical “how-to” knowledge to skillfully tackle common, yet demanding, business problems and situations with expertise and confidence. As team members learn and practice these business skills, they strengthen their interpersonal team skills and behaviors at the same time and furthermore effectively (and efficiently) solve problems and make decisions. This improves the professional abilities of the individual team members and the quality of the team process and business results in parallel. Applications & benefits The Business Skills simulations address a wide variety of business skills such as teamwork, organizational culture change, coaching, performance management, meeting effectiveness, ethical decision making, project management, strategic planning and much more (details hereunder). The simulations aim to: ¾ Enhance specific knowledge, behavior and experience in a targeted skill area ¾ Improve synergistic problem solving (general problem-solving processes and skills) ¾ Adopt a high quality processes (e.g. project management) in the organization which carry the support and buy in of team members The Business Skills simulations can be used for: ¾ Setting the learning agenda and/or creating buy-in for the various issues resulting from a simulation at the beginning of a workshop or training program ¾ Learning by doing. Practicing newly acquired knowledge and skills (and thus closing the ‘knowing - doing gap’) in the real life group setting. ¾ Learning from others. During the simulation team members will learn from the experience, mistakes and learning application of other team members. ¾ Evaluation of team effectiveness (e.g. quality of communication, interpersonal interaction, behavior, collaboration, ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ etc.) of intact or newly formed teams To analyze strengths and areas to develop for teams and its members By assessment centers to review team members quality of interaction and knowledge of a specific business skill To establish healthy norms within a (new) teams. To demonstrate the value of synergy and collaboration in problem-solving to new or established team members To promote teambuilding and collaboration among (cross functional or project) team members. The Business Skills simulations are most suitable for use in workshops with: ¾ Middle managers or top level organizational leaders ¾ Young high potentials Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 6 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 Business Skills simulation descriptions Simulation Objectives Situation Concerns about stagnating growth at a home health care supplies & equipment manufacturer require that your management team outlines a change process for revitalizing the company A recent survey conducted by Create a culture that corporate headquarters indicates makes service that your store rates “average” in quality and service quality and suggests that teamwork the norm the problem may be your store’s organizational culture. You are the manager of a strategic Configure the business unit and serve on a strategic planning committee responsible for process for your developing strategic plans business in line with consistent with the mission and your organization or philosophy of the larger unit organization. Redefine As successful coach you have just assumptions about accepted an invitation to coach a leadership, top regional sports team that has motivation, lost five of their first six games in collaboration, and the current season. achievement Leadership Skills Organizational Learn the steps of Change an effective Challenge™ organizational change process Envisioning a Culture for Quality™ Strategic Planning Challenge™ Coach CoAchieving™ Performance Management Challenge™ Design a process for maximizing motivation and performance You have been appointed to serve on a committee responsible for developing new performance management guidelines and procedures that will be used at a large financial services company. Management Skills You are a member of your Promote recognition hospital’s Institutional Review of ethical dilemmas Board, which is responsible for and the skills for evaluating research proposals dealing with them involving human subjects. As a manager at a large computer Constructive Understand what it software company, you serve on a Negotiations takes to achieve committee responsible for Challenge™ “win-win” negotiating agreements with agreements prospective partner organizations. Project Strengthen general Your team has been assigned Planning planning proficiencies responsibility for designing a plan Situation™ and competencies for managing a secret project Develop effective Meeting Increasing turnover rates in most of meeting Effectiveness your stores requires that you call a management skills Situation™ meeting to discuss the problem. and practices Learn how to handle Customer customer complaints A customer approaches you with Complaint a complaint efficiently and Situation™ effectively Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved Page 7 Ethical Decision Challenge™ www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Challenge Sequence 17 activities in the order they should be implemented to most effectively accomplish organizational change Envision a culture for quality for your store by ranking the impact (from most positive to most negative) of 24 behavioral norms on service quality. Sequence 18 critical strategic planning activities in the order they should be implemented to most effectively achieve a set of integrated plans at the organization. Identify the most appropriate approach, goals, selection strategies, training methods, and “team talk” objectives from 54 possibilities. Sequence 20 performance management activities in the order they should be implemented to evaluate and improve the performance of appraisees most effectively. Rank 10 research practices involving human subjects in order of their relative permissibility or acceptability. Sequence 17 negotiation activities in the order they should be implemented to effectively develop integrative agreements. Sequence 20 activities to assure effective project management Sequence 20 action steps in the order they should be followed to maximize meeting effectiveness Sequence 18 action steps in the order they should be carried out to maximize service effectiveness www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 Duration (hours) 1.5 - 2.5 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 – 8 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 - 3.5 1.5 - 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 Business Skills simulation products overview and pricing Business Skills simulation products are available in English and some in Korean (see order form for details or contact us for questions) The leader’s guide and related MS office files provide detailed guidance to successfully conduct a simulation. The guide provides information on: ¾ How to facilitate the simulation including preparation, time schedule, simulation usage options, PowerPoint slides (MS PowerPoint), scoring Leader’s instructions, MS Excel to compile scoring of all teams guide & MS ¾ Synergistic problem solving method (incl. rational skills & interpersonal office files process) ¾ Expert guidance, ranking and rationale during debrief. ¾ Simulation debrief process and guidance on improving group problem solving and decision making effectiveness Prices in KRW (excl. VAT) (incl. VAT) 75,000 82,500 N.B. Leaders’ guides, and participant booklets are different for each simulation ¾ 5 participants’ booklets Presenting the business skills challenge, a worksheet for recording individual, team and expert answers, and grids for scoring the simulation. ¾ 1 Observer’s Guide™ Used to assess rational (task) and interpersonal (people) skills of the Participants team. This invaluable tool helps team observers to quickly, objectively team kit assess the team quality in a uniform manner across observers. At the same time observers develop their own coaching skills as they provide groups with feedback on their performance. Participants team kit same as above for Coach – Co-Achieving 42,000 46,200 125,000 137,500 How to incorporate Business Skills simulations in your workshop? Duration (mins) Introduction Aided by the MS PowerPoint the facilitator introduces the Business Skills situation to the team members 15 - 20 Individual ranking Using the participant’s booklet each team member individually ranks the 10 -20 activities in order of importance 10 - 15 Team ranking Then the teams discuss and decide the order of importance of these activities as a team. Independent observers monitor the teams and observe the dynamics of the group discussions and rate the quality of the group interaction using the Simulation Observer’s Guide™ 30 - 45 Expert video debriefing When the teams have finished the facilitator will debrief the teams and introduce the expert ranking of the items including the rationale 15 - 25 Calculate team results Each team reviews and calculates how their teamwork has contributed to the quality of their results in comparison to the expert ranking and the ranking of individual team members. The best teams and the best individuals are the winners. 10 - 15 Debrief team dynamics The observers debrief the quality of the team dynamics and problem solving process. The facilitator can link the team ranking results to the quality of the team dynamics 10 - 15 Providing guidance for team development Using the Group Style Inventory (GSI) the team members assess the effectiveness of their team interaction and the facilitator will provide further insight in constructive team interaction and effective problem solving using the Synergistic Problem-Solving Model. 0 - 15 Total duration of Business Skills simulations 90 - 150 The simulation leader’s guide provides detailed insights in how to use the team development simulations. In case of queries please contact us to get answers and suggestions. Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 8 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 3. Group Styles Inventory™ (GSI) The GSI is an easy and accurate assessment to enhance and reinforce effective interpersonal behavior in teams. Teams take on important issues in organizations The toughest and most complex problems faced by organizations are typically assigned to teams (task force, cross functional, project), committees, or other types of groups. Team members are assigned to these groups based on their functional expertise, but do these team members have the knowledge and experience to interact effectively together as a team in order to make the best decisions and create the desired results? The GSI assessment has been developed to measure the quality of the team interaction and can be used after a regular business meeting or a training session. The GSI is an invaluable tool to support the team to develop better interpersonal processes and team collaboration. High quality team collaboration doesn’t “Just Happen” it needs to be managed Why do some groups exceed expectations while others fall short of their potential? Synergy occurs when the efforts of two or more people working interactively produce ideas, solutions, or products that surpass those produced by the same individuals working independently. Synergy is what makes a group an organizational asset. But synergy doesn’t just happen. More often, it requires paying careful, focused attention to what makes a group successful, including the interaction styles that emerge as members work together on tasks. Assessing these styles allows a group to determine what’s working and what’s not, as well as identify what they need to do to achieve sustainable gains in results and outcomes. You can manage what you can measure The GSI is a versatile tool to promote synergy in groups. The GSI can be used with any temporary or permanent group whose members solve problems and make decisions. Use it with existing project teams, cross functional groups, or standing committees to identify strengths, as well as areas for improvement. Or use it with a new group to foster Constructive modes of interaction from the start. Alternatively, you can use the GSI with an ad hoc group to prepare members to work effectively in groups in the future. Applications & benefits The GSI can be administered following an actual meeting or work session or it can be used in conjunction with one of HS’s simulations. Patterns of interaction usually develop quite rapidly within work groups. But are the “styles” that have evolved in your groups helping them to succeed or preventing them from reaching their potential? Benefits Use the GSI to: ¾ Reinforce teambuilding efforts ¾ Promote Constructive behaviors and synergistic decision making in groups ¾ Improve the quality of team decisions ¾ Increase members’ satisfaction with their teams, as well as their teams’ solutions ¾ Integrate team development with individual, leadership, and organizational development Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 9 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 How the GSI works 1. Describe Interaction Styles You can administer the GSI immediately following a group meeting or work session or after groups complete a simulation (but before they receive the answers). The GSI asks members to describe how they worked together and approached the task by responding to a set of 72 brief questions. Members’ responses to the survey reflect their perceptions of the patterns of behavior or “styles” that were exhibited by the group. 2. Plot the Results Team members can score and profile their own results and also average together their results to create a group profile. Differences between individual profiles reflect differences in the impact that the group is having on individual members. The group’s composite GSI profile reveals its dominant, as well as its weakest, styles. 3. Identify Targets for Change Some of the styles measured by the GSI are Constructive and associated with high quality solutions, member satisfaction, and time effectiveness. Other styles are Defensive, counter-productive and associated with inconsistent or poor performance, low member satisfaction, and inefficient use of time. Thus, the GSI will tell members what styles they need to change in order to maximize their group’s effectiveness. 4. Modify Styles to Improve Performance The GSI Participant Guide provides a number of suggestions for practicing and developing more Constructive styles (and reducing Defensive tendencies). The two-step process outlined in the Guide helps groups to identify appropriate improvement strategies and translate them into specific actions for implementation. 5. Monitor Progress Once teams have had an opportunity to implement their strategies for change, they should complete the GSI again (after another work-related meeting or simulated problem-solving session). Re-administration of the GSI reinforces and supports team-building efforts by providing groups with feedback on the effectiveness of their improvement strategies in relation to their performance. Measuring & managing team development over time Original team behavior Æ Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Same team 1 year later Page 10 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548 Group Style Inventory (GSI) products overview and pricing Group Style Inventory (GSI) products are available in English and in Korean (see order form for details or contact us for questions) Leader’s guide & MS office files The leader’s guide and related MS office files provide detailed guidance to successfully debrief a GSI assessment. The guide provides information on: ¾ How to facilitate the assessment including preparation, time schedule, usage options, PowerPoint slides (MS PowerPoint), scoring instructions, MS Excel to compile scoring of all teams ¾ Synergistic problem solving method (incl. rational skills & interpersonal process) ¾ Group styles debrief process and guidance on improving group problem solving and decision making effectiveness 25 flipcharts with GSI Circumplex (in English only) that can be used for teams GSI flipchart to plot their results or for creating a composite profile of all groups. The pad flipcharts are very visual for groups and very useful in team development discussions. Prices in KRW (excl. VAT) (incl. VAT) 149,000 163,900 49,000 53,900 42,000 46,200 95,000 104,500 ¾ 5 GSI assessments (self scoring) The GSI assessment includes: o 72 short questions o a self scoring section so that every team member can easily and Team accurately assess the group styles assessment o a summarized explanation of the styles kit ¾ GSI Scoring Supplement (one per team) Streamlines the process of GSI scoring and averaging individual results to create a composite profile for the team or multiple teams. ¾ Team assessment kit (same as above) Team ¾ 5 GSI participants development guide development The participants guide provides detailed information and guidance to the kit team members in understanding the GSI styles and an action planning guide for change implementation Human Synergistics International© All rights reserved www.humansynergistics.com Learn@heartwaregroup.com Page 11 www.humansynergistics.co.kr Tel: (02)-3141-7546 Fax: (02)-3141-7548