By Liam Weston, Chief Human Resources Officer
Organizations spend significant time discussing strategy, goals, and performance. Yet one of the biggest drivers of execution often receives less attention: how teams work together.
Our HR Leadership Team members are perpetual students of the Cohesive Teams principles taught by The Table Group. As we continue to grow, these principles help strengthen collaboration, decision-making, and alignment in support of our business strategy.
One lesson continues to stand out: Team effectiveness must be built intentionally.
Through assessments, facilitated discussions, and practical operating frameworks, the team focuses on building trust and strengthening its understanding of individual strengths, perspectives, and working styles.
That deeper understanding shapes how the team works together every day.
As trust grows, conversations become more candid and productive. Team members share perspectives more openly, constructively challenge ideas, and engage in healthy debate focused on achieving the best outcomes for employees and the business.
The principles also influence how the team operates.
One of the most impactful changes has been the redesign of the leadership team’s meeting cadence. The team has moved from multiple topic-specific meetings to a more integrated approach that improves focus, accountability, and communication. Clearer ownership, more intentional agendas, and stronger follow-through help reduce time spent managing process and increase time spent driving decisions and execution.
These may seem like simple changes, but they have a meaningful impact. When teams build trust, understand how to leverage one another’s strengths, and establish effective operating rhythms, they are better equipped to execute strategy and adapt to change.
As organizations grow and become more complex, team effectiveness becomes a competitive advantage.
For our HR Leadership Team, these principles reinforce an important responsibility: helping create the conditions where employees and teams can succeed. Investing in how teams work together is not separate from performance. It is a critical part of achieving it.