This transformative course focuses on the intentional development of positive, productive team cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and results. Participants will learn to assess current team culture, identify desired cultural attributes, and implement practical strategies to shift team norms and behaviors. The program emphasizes psychological safety, trust-building, recognition, and communication patterns that create environments where team members can thrive. Through diagnostic tools and action planning, leaders will develop specific approaches to cultivate cultures that align with organizational values while maximizing team potential in public service delivery.
Developing a Positive Team Culture
Government and Public Sector
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Assess and diagnose current team culture dynamics
- Define desired team culture attributes and behaviors
- Build psychological safety and trust within teams
- Establish effective team communication patterns
- Create recognition and appreciation systems
- Manage cultural change within teams
- Address toxic behaviors and cultural barriers
- Foster innovation and calculated risk-taking
- Align team culture with organizational values
- Sustain positive culture through transitions
Target Audience
- Team leaders and managers at all levels
- Project managers leading temporary teams
- HR and organizational development professionals
- Change management practitioners
- Emerging leaders preparing for team leadership
- Managers inheriting established teams
Methodology
- Team culture assessment exercises
- Case studies of cultural transformations
- Role-playing cultural interventions
- Group discussion and experience sharing
- Action planning for specific team contexts
- Peer coaching on cultural challenges
Personal Impact
- Enhanced ability to shape team environment
- Improved team leadership and influence
- Greater satisfaction in team management
- Stronger team relationships and trust
- Better conflict prevention and resolution
- Increased personal leadership impact
Organizational Impact
- Higher team engagement and retention
- Improved collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Enhanced innovation and creativity
- Better problem-solving and decision-making
- Stronger organizational culture alignment
- Increased team resilience during change
Course Outline
Understanding Team Culture
Culture Fundamentals- Defining team culture and its components
- Assessing current team culture and dynamics
- Identifying cultural strengths and challenges
- Link between culture and team performance
- Culture assessment tools and methods
- Observing cultural artifacts and behaviors
- Gathering team member cultural perceptions
- Analyzing cultural alignment with goals
Building Blocks of Positive Culture
Psychological Safety- Creating environments for voice and contribution
- Encouraging questioning and challenge
- Normalizing failure and learning
- Building trust through vulnerability
- Establishing constructive communication norms
- Active listening and understanding
- Feedback cultures and continuous improvement
- Meeting effectiveness and participation
Cultural Elements Development
Values and Behaviors- Translating values into observable behaviors
- Establishing team norms and agreements
- Role modeling desired cultural attributes
- Addressing behavior-culture misalignment
- Developing meaningful recognition systems
- Celebrating successes and milestones
- Appreciating effort and contribution
- Building collective pride and identity
Sustaining Positive Culture
Cultural Change Management- Strategies for cultural transformation
- Engaging team in culture co-creation
- Addressing resistance to cultural change
- Measuring cultural progress and impact
- Onboarding new members into culture
- Sustaining culture during stress and change
- Rebuilding culture after setbacks
- Leadership consistency in cultural stewardship
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