Change takes on an additional complexity with a business as many parts need to work together harmoniously
Now that the work of the team has begun and the Forming stage is over, conflict and chaos may arise. It is
predictable. The coach needs to help the leader determine what is missing that creates a gap. Is it a lack of
clear goals and work plan, and/or undefined roles and responsibilities? Or is it conflicts arising from
unappreciated differences in communication, behavioral styles, or cultural styles of the team members or
member companies? Is the conflict/chaos productive or destructive?
This is a critical stage in team development. The team has worked together for a short period of time.
Hopefully, they have met early milestones. However, if they do not grow as a committed group and emerge
from this stage stronger, they can lose momentum.
People
When running a business you can be caught between driving necessary change and managing the human elements that make transformation possible. Helping a business find its way requires the same fundamental approach: authentic communication, clarity on values, and alignment between vision and action.
Effective management starts with listening. Leaders can assume they know what's blocking their teams, when the real insights come from scheduled 1:1 conversation. When managers invest personal time to understand each employee's workflow obstacles and growth aspirations they don't just solve operational problems - they build loyalty, reinforce company values, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard."
Working with studios and agencies through our employee-centered management methodology. Unlike traditional management training that focuses on oversight and control, I teach leaders how to use structured 1:1 meetings to simultaneously understand their team's growth aspirations, identify workflow obstacles, and reinforce company values - creating both operational improvements and deep employee loyalty.
The management training programs focused on employee-centered leadership and structured 1:1 meeting frameworks for post-production studios and agencies.
Employees are the most expensive item on a P&L. Measuring employee impact by utilization is just one metric, not the complete picture of how employees contribute to your company. Do you know what the other ways are? How much time are you spending on communication issues, retention, culture, declining sales, etc. Hoe committed to the company are your employees? Are your employees facing and moving in the same direction?
As a managing director, I learnt that the best operational insights and strongest team loyalty come from managers who invest time in understanding their employees individual challenges and growth aspirations. I say this based upon what I learnt from being an artist who became an MD. I listened and studied as I went from creative to management. I learnt how to make a profit, therefore I learnt how to create growth.
Our Services
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Conduct regular 1:1s with team members
Identify workflow obstacles and growth aspirations
Provide monthly reports to leadership with actionable insights
Handle the time-intensive listening and analysis
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Train managers to conduct their own effective 1:1s
Provide frameworks and question templates
Ongoing coaching for managers learning the process
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Start as fractional coach to demonstrate value
Gradually train internal managers to take over
Transition to advisory role for complex situations
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From Labels to Language: Building Clarity in Creative Teams
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