{"id":7040,"date":"2022-01-11T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T08:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talogy.com\/?post_type=knowledge_hub&#038;p=7040"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:50:53","slug":"team-development","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_hub","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en\/knowledge-hub\/team-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Team development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-variation-four has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b8cc06b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,255,255) 15%,rgb(255,242,178) 41%,rgb(232,206,255) 79%,rgb(181,93,255) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top 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style=\"border-color:#822ACC;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-29421d307c64032850140b3525aca9a4\"><strong>Jump to section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-team-development\">What is team development?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-can-teams-be-successfully-developed\">How can teams be successfully developed?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#use-360-Feedback-assessments-to-enhance-team-development\">Use 360 Feedback assessments to enhance team development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-examples-of-team-development-activities\">What are examples of team development activities?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why-is-team-development-important\">Why is team development important?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-role-of-a-leader-in-team-development\">What is the role of a leader in team development?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-team-development\">What is team development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Team development is the structured process by which teams come together and organize themselves into a cohesive, high-performing team to achieve their objectives through progressing tasks and developing effective relationships both within and outside the team. A well-used team development model was defined by American psychologist Bruce Tuckman. His work describes the stages of team development that a team typically experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forming:<\/strong> Where team members are focused on learning about the objectives of the team, tasks, processes, rules and ways of operating and getting to know each other. People may be unwilling to share their real opinions for fear of offending others or disrupting progress. Productivity and conflict are often both low as team members explore how to work together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storming:<\/strong> As team members become more familiar with one another, their work, and the expectations, their confidence and willingness to challenge increases. They may begin to challenge ways of doing things, objectives, leadership, and one another. Conflict can emerge as people share opinions, assert themselves, and feel more able to disagree with one another.&nbsp; During this period, employee turnover may increase, and productivity and performance may be negatively impacted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norming:<\/strong> Here the team works together, collaborating to reach common understanding and agreement on goals, roles, and how work is done. Interpersonal relationships improve, and there is greater openness between people. Productivity and performance improve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performing:<\/strong> Characterized by high levels of commitment, a performing team is stable, organized, and efficient in the way it works. Consensus is easily achieved through a shared understanding of goals and motivations, and when conflict emerges, it is dealt with effectively. High levels of engagement are mirrored in high productivity and performance, and employee retention and talent attraction are easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjourning<\/strong>: When a team completes its objectives, members reflect on their accomplishments, celebrate success, and plan for the next transition. This stage reinforces learning and maintains positive relationships for future collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This process is not linear, and the pace at which teams move through each phase of team development can be affected by many factors such as the size of team, the culture in which it operates, and familiarity with the task. Teams that are norming or even performing can revert back to storming when faced with a significant change such as new joiners (especially the leader), a shift in objectives\/expectations of the team, the tasks it is working on, and\/or factors outside the team, such as organizational culture, political, social, or economic issues. Targeted activities for developing the team, such as team building events, team planning sessions, the use of <a href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/?cat=develop\">psychometric assessments<\/a> to develop awareness and understanding of self and others, can all help accelerate the rate at which teams progress towards the performing stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-teams-be-successfully-developed\">How can teams be successfully developed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the book, The Wisdom of Teams, Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith define a team as, \u201ca small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this widely accepted definition, approaches to team development are underpinned by the principle that effective teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a clear, collective purpose and agreed objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align these objectives to the needs of their stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize the need for effective team collaboration to achieve these objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Team development models take account of six interlinked aspects (or lenses) of developing the team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stakeholder Interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wider Organizational Context<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Systemic Team Coaching: John Leary-Joyce and Hilary Lines, 2018)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team development activities are designed to progress all these aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-parallax cta-purple-banner\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-130 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/themes\/talogy-theme\/assets\/images\/patterns\/cta-placeholder.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-500-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-cf3a80ec wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"use-360-Feedback-assessments-to-enhance-team-development\">Use 360 Feedback assessments to enhance team development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Propel your team&#8217;s success &#8211; implement 360 reviews best practices for impactful team development. Gain comprehensive insights into individual strengths, areas for improvement, and team dynamics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-500-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\">Discover 360 Feedback Assessments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tal-image-icon-list has-black-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-bottom:4.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c19476fc wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-4c140e8c63fd6dd9eeb4f7ff45e479f1\" id=\"what-are-examples-of-team-development-activities\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);line-height:1.2\">What are examples of team development activities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-a0415974d9aebe6816f61221370fbd80\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Team development seeks to enable teams to develop and maintain the above-mentioned three characteristics. Some team development examples include the following activities:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-teal-background-woman-gold-glasses.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing gold glasses\" class=\"wp-image-105540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-teal-background-woman-gold-glasses.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-teal-background-woman-gold-glasses-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-teal-background-woman-gold-glasses-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-teal-background-woman-gold-glasses-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-346627ba wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5bdbfea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-105570a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-6e46f7bda2521aed8fe917ba42e8f137\">Team-building events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-d66bf3bb4ebbd597c6948e5287e891e4\">Useful in bringing new teams together, team-building events work well when they are aligned to the style and culture of the team and the organization of which it is part. Generating engagement and buy-in for the event with clear, inspiring, and exciting communication from the team\u2019s leadership before and during the event are key to its success. Within the event, activities are designed to help people learn more about themselves and one another, explore ways of working together, and identify strategies for successful collaboration at work. Action planning at the conclusion of the event helps transfer the learning from the experience back into the workplace. It\u2019s essential that the actions are followed up, progressed, and developed, to maintain momentum and continue developing the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5bdbfea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-105570a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-ab5ca6dfece9844d71887343b6bc73db\">Team-planning sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-07930f94945f7001bdfca7b259ea5292\">The team works with at least one facilitator to focus on a specific issue, e.g., how to generate increased sales\/revenue, improve product development, attract new customers\/markets, etc. The facilitator works with the team to ensure all aspects of the issue are raised and debated, all voices are heard, ideas are generated and evaluated, and commitment to a plan is reached. The facilitator ensures that ownership of progressing the next steps resides within the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5bdbfea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-105570a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-7c82eefd492ebd5a68c27674e4ada074\">Use of psychometrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-33305ca9041cdcaf3711b1dad2579d13\">Psychometrics that explore <a href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/papi-personality-questionnaire\/\">personality preferences<\/a> help people understand more about themselves, how they prefer to work, their potential strengths and blinds spots. Used in a team setting, they can deepen understanding of how to work effectively with others, help the team to manage conflict, and maximize a team\u2019s collective strengths. Working with a qualified facilitator, teams can explore this through a series of experiential activities to bring the learning to life and help them learn how to apply it in day-to-day life within the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5bdbfea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-105570a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-22249a7678b369940b67895d6fa2906f\">Seeking feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-cad00cb3548c6e701736a37589094e69\">Teams can use data generated from measures such as customer satisfaction surveys, <a href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\">360 degree feedback tools<\/a>, and employee engagement surveys to explore how well the team is performing and identify areas for improvement. These can be a power way for leaders to gain insight into how their leadership style impacts others through the climate they create. This helps to identify adjustments they can make to create an even more positive climate where team members can thrive, grow, and develop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-w-content-list is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5bdbfea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-105570a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-501ebdfd4731b8185af128c9c2fb2215\">Read our blog for <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/6-ways-for-managers-to-engage-employees\/\">6 ways for managers to engage employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c5bf169b8410fd3dbd765380cdccfbe is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote talogy-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow is-style-large--1\">\n<p>Effective team development activities are designed for a specific team\u2019s needs and take account of its stage of team development. Facilitators work with the sponsor (often the team leader) to agree a team development plan to include clear objectives, timescales, and ways of measuring the impact of the work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-content-wrapper is-style-section-dark has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-dark--2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-purple-background-man-button-down-shirt-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"man wearing denim button down shirt\" class=\"wp-image-105319 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-purple-background-man-button-down-shirt-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-purple-background-man-button-down-shirt-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-purple-background-man-button-down-shirt-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-purple-background-man-button-down-shirt.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-team-development-important\">Why is team development important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful teams are those that achieve their objectives, and if these are aligned to the organization\u2019s goals, the team\u2019s success will contribute to the organization\u2019s overall success. Successful teams typically have high levels of employee engagement and also find it easier to retain people and attract talent into the team. Engaged and satisfied employees are more productive (a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/236927\/employee-engagement-drives-growth.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup analysis<\/a> of 1.4 million US employees revealed that engaged workers are 22% more productive than disengaged employees), and also drive higher levels of customer satisfaction (research from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instituteofcustomerservice.com\/product\/ukcsi-the-state-of-customer-satisfaction-in-the-uk-january-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Customer Service<\/a> found a one-point increase in employee engagement was likely to give a 0.41 point uplift in customer satisfaction).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A team development plan that includes targeted activities for developing the team helps increase effectiveness and enables organizations to reap the benefits of highly effective teams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-role-of-a-leader-in-team-development\">What is the role of a leader in team development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A team\u2019s leader has a powerful impact on the success of any team development plan or activity. Leadership can have a positive impact towards developing the team and their overall success in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leaders should practice open honest communications about the work, its purpose and intended outcome, what\u2019s required of everyone (including the leader), and timescales. Inviting debate and discussion and being open to team members\u2019 ideas all help the team feel involved in co-creating the process they will experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By being part of the development process, leaders can model the learning culture they want to see in their teams by sharing their own learning journey, describing what they\u2019re working on, the why, and how. Leaders who openly acknowledge their own learning from mistakes and encourage others to do the same can create a climate of psychological safety, where people feel comfortable to innovate, experiment and try things out, learning from their successes and failures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding their impact on the team is a powerful way for leaders to gain insight into how their leadership style impacts others through the climate they create. This helps identify changes they can make to create an even more positive climate where team members can thrive, grow, and develop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showing a willingness to change how they lead the team, flexibility is a key skill of effective leadership that enables leaders to meet the current needs of those that they lead and adapt their style to suite the circumstances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaders who are authentic, open and consistent, by showing who they are and what matters to them, invite the trust of their team members. Trust is a key component of an effective team development plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s important to see team development as a process, not a one-off activity. Creating a team development plan with team development goals that are reviewed and revised regularly demonstrates a leader\u2019s focus for continuous improvement. Teams continue to grow and develop and can learn from their experiences if team members are encouraged to regularly review experiences and share learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/an-action-plan-to-increase-your-emotional-intelligence-at-work\/\">Developing emotional intelligence<\/a> will enable leaders to support the development of their teams in this way. Emotionally intelligent leaders are aware of their own attitudes and emotions and adopt an open mindset.&nbsp; This personal intelligence will support leaders to access their interpersonal intelligence so they can genuinely engage with those they lead, pick up on how they are doing, hear the concerns of others, coach people to adapt to change, and meet their teams\u2019 needs. By using emotional intelligence, leaders can create a climate of trust, confidence, and empowerment where people feel included and inspired.&nbsp;Emotional Intelligence profiles, also known as <a href=\"\/en\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/eip3-emotional-intelligence-assessment\/\">EIP3<\/a>, provide valuable insight into areas of strength and opportunity to further help leaders focus on developing teams&#8217; practical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-us\/neurodiversity-and-ei-in-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">champion Emotional Intelligence in the workplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-85518bf0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-500-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-0794ba9ef00a34ccbb7a6daef2659473\" id=\"form\">Let&#8217;s talk about how Talogy can help your organization develop better teams.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#A335FF;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b807a22d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<script data-ot-ignore type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n\n<script data-ot-ignore>\n(function() {\n    function createHubSpotForm() {\n        if (window.hbspt && window.hbspt.forms) {\n            hbspt.forms.create({\n                region: \"eu1\",\n                portalId: \"24974645\",\n                formId: \"da02f332-1957-4f36-9da8-c2f8c8e0eb25\"\n            });\n        } else {\n            setTimeout(createHubSpotForm, 100);\n        }\n    }\n    createHubSpotForm();\n})();\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team development Jump to section: What is team development? 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