Build Great Teams

How you work as a team determines how well you perform.

A common misconception is that high-performing teams will form organically over time. In reality, most teams don’t evolve consciously—they tend to shape themselves around the behaviors of the leader, the interpersonal dynamics between team members, and the prevailing norms of the wider organisation.

Left unchecked, this can lead to unspoken tensions, misaligned expectations, and patterns that limit collaboration and performance.

Our approach to building great teams.

Where we’re different is in how we interrupt this unconscious drift. We partner with teams over time to create the conditions for real, sustainable growth. We focus on the how—how people interact, how decisions are made, how conflict is handled, and how trust is built—so that performance naturally follows.

We help teams uncover and shift the invisible dynamics that hold them back, and we do it in a way that’s grounded in the day-to-day rhythm of the team. The result isn’t just better performance, but a more connected and resilient team.

The moves that matter to teams

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To

Groups that come together mainly to report and update on their department.

Teams that leverage collective intelligence to make important decisions.

Teams that have friendly camaraderie but avoid conflict.

Teams that embrace productive dissent without fear of fracturing relationships.

Teams focused on protecting their reputation and status.

High-trust relationships where people speak openly, even when it’s difficult.

Teams bogged down in tactical decisions and differing opinions.

Teams that hold an enterprise-wide perspective and engage in focused discussions.

Teams that defer to their leader for decision-making.

Teams of confident leaders who bring their expertise to enrich discussions and decisions.

Teams preoccupied with appearing competent or outshining peers.

Teams that genuinely support each other, demonstrating high trust and mutual respect.

Teams that rely on their leader when they can’t resolve a disagreement.

Teams that debate, decide, and present a united front on key decisions.

Teaming Options.

  • Integrated Team Solution

    Work with us to design a tailored, end-to-end solution that meets your team’s unique needs. We’ll partner closely with you to shape every element—grounded in your context and goals—with a long-term focus on building resilience, deepening connection, and unlocking sustained performance.

  • Shape the Conversation

    Enhance your team offsite with a targeted session designed to spark fresh thinking, build practical skills, and set the tone for a productive, high-impact day. Select from a range of topics that engage your team and create momentum for the rest of your session.

  • Team Culture Assessment

    Gain insight into your team’s unspoken rules and behaviors—the “norms” that shape how you work together. This assessment helps you understand how these patterns impact team effectiveness, uncover areas for growth, and identify practical strategies to improve collaboration, trust, and performance.

Let’s work together.

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, need support, or want to collaborate, feel free to reach out.

EMAIL

liana@therealworkco.com.au

PHONE

+61 410 601 474

Working accross Australia, based in Canberra and Sydney