As summer draws to a close, teams everywhere are gearing up for a productive and impactful fall. Whether you're returning from a well-deserved break or transitioning from the slower pace of summer, the fall season is a prime opportunity to refocus, realign, and re-energize your team. Here are five key areas to focus on to ensure your team is set up for success as you head into the fall:
1. Revisit and Realign Goals
The start of a new season is an ideal time to revisit your team’s goals. Are they still relevant? Do they need to be adjusted based on what you’ve learned over the summer? Bring the team together to discuss current objectives, realign priorities, and set clear, actionable goals for the remainder of the year. This process ensures everyone is on the same page and motivated to move forward with clarity.
2. Reinforce Team Connections
Summer can often lead to a natural disconnection within teams, with vacations and varying schedules. Reinforcing connections among team members is crucial as you transition into fall. Consider organizing team-building activities or workshops to rebuild camaraderie and trust. Simple practices like regular check-ins and open discussions can also help re-establish strong communication and collaboration.
3.Review and Optimize Workflows
As you prepare for the busy months ahead, take time to review your team’s workflows and processes. What’s working well, and what could be improved? Identifying inefficiencies now can help streamline operations, reduce stress, and increase productivity as the workload ramps up. Encourage team members to share feedback on processes and involve them in the optimization process to foster ownership and engagement.
4. Focus on Learning and Development
Fall is an excellent time to invest in your team’s professional growth. Assess the skills your team needs to develop to meet upcoming challenges and consider providing relevant training or resources. Whether it’s through workshops, online courses, or peer learning sessions, continuous learning keeps your team agile, motivated, and equipped to tackle new projects with confidence.
5. Prioritize Well-being and Balance
As the pace picks up in the fall, it’s essential to keep team well-being and work-life balance at the forefront. Encourage practices that promote mental and physical health, such as regular breaks, flexible working hours, and mindfulness activities. A balanced team is more resilient, productive, and capable of sustaining momentum throughout the season.
Conclusion
By focusing on these five areas—goal realignment, team connections, workflow optimization, continuous learning, and well-being—you can set your team up for a successful fall. As you transition into the new season, these strategies will help your team navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Want a boost for your back to work routine? Join me starting Wednesday September 4th for a 30 day challenge where we’ll be working through Days 1-30 of the 90-Day Guide for Success TOGETHER. I’ll be dropping into your email every day with a quick booster and you are encouraged to follow along with either a copy of the book – or the DECKIBLE APP. I’ll be hosting live calls at the start and end of the week to create a pause and time to focus and share.
1. Revisit and Realign Goals
The start of a new season is an ideal time to revisit your team’s goals. Are they still relevant? Do they need to be adjusted based on what you’ve learned over the summer? Bring the team together to discuss current objectives, realign priorities, and set clear, actionable goals for the remainder of the year. This process ensures everyone is on the same page and motivated to move forward with clarity.
2. Reinforce Team Connections
Summer can often lead to a natural disconnection within teams, with vacations and varying schedules. Reinforcing connections among team members is crucial as you transition into fall. Consider organizing team-building activities or workshops to rebuild camaraderie and trust. Simple practices like regular check-ins and open discussions can also help re-establish strong communication and collaboration.
3.Review and Optimize Workflows
As you prepare for the busy months ahead, take time to review your team’s workflows and processes. What’s working well, and what could be improved? Identifying inefficiencies now can help streamline operations, reduce stress, and increase productivity as the workload ramps up. Encourage team members to share feedback on processes and involve them in the optimization process to foster ownership and engagement.
4. Focus on Learning and Development
Fall is an excellent time to invest in your team’s professional growth. Assess the skills your team needs to develop to meet upcoming challenges and consider providing relevant training or resources. Whether it’s through workshops, online courses, or peer learning sessions, continuous learning keeps your team agile, motivated, and equipped to tackle new projects with confidence.
5. Prioritize Well-being and Balance
As the pace picks up in the fall, it’s essential to keep team well-being and work-life balance at the forefront. Encourage practices that promote mental and physical health, such as regular breaks, flexible working hours, and mindfulness activities. A balanced team is more resilient, productive, and capable of sustaining momentum throughout the season.
Conclusion
By focusing on these five areas—goal realignment, team connections, workflow optimization, continuous learning, and well-being—you can set your team up for a successful fall. As you transition into the new season, these strategies will help your team navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Want a boost for your back to work routine? Join me starting Wednesday September 4th for a 30 day challenge where we’ll be working through Days 1-30 of the 90-Day Guide for Success TOGETHER. I’ll be dropping into your email every day with a quick booster and you are encouraged to follow along with either a copy of the book – or the DECKIBLE APP. I’ll be hosting live calls at the start and end of the week to create a pause and time to focus and share.
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
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