Success Through Partnering

Practical, Unique and Very Effective

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Help team members build rapport and solve problems in a lively, supportive atmosphere.

• Define project goals:

• What will it take for this project to be successful?

• What hurdles is the project facing?

• How will key issues be resolved in advance?

• Improve understanding and communication among team members.

• Complete the project to the satisfaction of all parties.

COURSE PREPARATION

• Facilitator will interview key players for input on project challenges.

• Workshop will be tailored to meet goals of client and project.

 Course Content May Include:

(Tailored to your needs)

 

ARCH Communication Styles

• Participants are introduced to the four ARCH Styles Professional actor will dramatize for clarity. This process opens people up through humor and understanding.

• Each person will identify his/her style.

• Individuals will express how they want to be approached to be successful.

• Team members will learn to understand and appreciate their differences.

Function Groups

• Participants will form groups according to their function on the project: Users, architects, contractors, engineers, facilities, etc.

• Groups will list unresolved issues and potential problems on the project.

• Issues will be dealt with by problem solving groups.

• Groups will report their findings to entire team.

Problem Solving Groups

• Team members will join groups of their choice to discuss specific issues.

• They will develop an action plan, follow-up, and ways to measure success.

• Groups will present their plan to all participants.

• Entire group will examine and make agreements.

• Project Team will create a Partnering Charter for this project (optional).

Role-Plays – Resolving Conflicts

• Specific role-plays can be prepared in advance to address key issues.

• Audience members practice and present to group.

• Communication model introduced and practiced.

• Includes approaches for each ARCH Communication Style.