This is a group L&D programme just for your team, at the IMI Dublin Campus.

Enhancing Inter-Team Dynamics

Q: Why should I choose IMI?

IMI is in the top 2% of executive education providers worldwide. We have been empowering business leaders to build their capabilities for over 70 years. We are ranked #1 in Ireland for academic rigour and practical relevance on our Open-Enrolment programmes Our full focus is on you, the participant. Through continuous reinvestment, we engage world class faculty to enhance the learning experience and deliver highly contextualised and outcome-led programmes. This provides you with the best opportunity possible to grow your career.

Q: Who is this programme for?

Leaders and influencers in functional teams including Heads of Functions, senior managers, and key personnel within functions such as sales, marketing, operations, IT, finance, and product development who experience challenges in inter-function collaboration. Suitable for leaders who may not experience significant challenges and are looking for ways to improve efficiency, productivity, employee satisfaction, customer NPS score, and overall organisational teams’ performance. Leaders in industries with high cross-functional dependency where close collaboration between functions is crucial for success, or there is a key requirement for teams to work together to deliver a great customer experience. The programme is relevant across industry sectors, whether operating nationally or internationally. This programme can also be offered as a customised solution for organisations that want to create a programme to specific inter-team challenges within their own company. Contact our custom team if you’d like to explore this option.

Q: CPD hours and certification

Upon programme completion, you will receive an e-certificate specifying the learning hours undertaken. Many industry bodies have different criteria for accepted courses, eligible CPD hours, and required documentation. Please check the criteria and, if appropriate, submit the e-certificate as evidence of your participation. Please keep the e-certificate secure as you may need it for verification purposes at a later date.

Q: How do I find out more about the IMI campus?

Read our campus information page for details.

Course Overview

It is rare to find a work environment where collaboration between teams isn’t essential for success, but sometimes generating and maintaining that collaboration can be a challenge. The Enhancing Inter-Team Dynamics programme is designed to help organisations break down silos, enhance team communication, improve collaboration between functions, and create a culture of productive cross-functional teamwork.

This interactive and practical 2-day programme explores the key challenges that prevent effective collaboration, such as miscommunication, conflicting priorities, and lack of trust. Participants will learn strategies to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership alignment, ensuring that all departments work together toward common business goals.

By the end of the programme, participants will walk away with actionable strategies to enhance productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and create a more cohesive, high-performing workplace. Whether you’re in HR, management, or a team leader role, this programme will equip you with the skills to drive impactful change, align teams with business goals, and support a culture of cross team collaboration.

Just for your team

Every programme in our full suite of short programmes can be delivered exclusively to your staff. If you have 10 or more participants for a specific programme, we can partner with you to deliver it on our campus or at a location of your choice.

Programme Highlights

Collaboration

Get groups of people working together brilliantly across all departments.

Embed Change

Go beyond the surface level. Overcome resistance to change, communicate it effectively and embed lasting change within your organisation.

Positive Team Impact

Acquire practical skills to foster positive, growth-oriented mindsets within your team.

Conflict Resolution

Deal with difficult situations. Develop your understanding of how to manage those around you, both in person and remotely, and how not to manage them.

Programme Faculty

Jaime McGrane has worked with senior leaders for over 15 years, through coaching, developing talent and leadership capability. He has worked in various industry sectors, including 11 years in the fast-paced technology sector, where he worked as Director for Leadership Development, and Senior Director for Global Training. He is particularly curious about the obstacles to improving the individual’s and team’s performance within organisations, and seeks the matching strategies to elevate organisational performance. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose IMI?

What are the programme themes?

1. Understanding why silos exist and their impact

Identifying the barriers to collaboration between teams in organisations.
Investigating the significant impact of these barriers on teams and the working culture.
Doing an audit of your own team and function to identify the obstacles to collaboration.

2. Exploring the benefits of strong inter team engagement

More effective team collaboration can lead to more productivity, faster decision-making, less employee frustration, better customer experiences, and stronger competitiveness.
Exploring the specific benefits for your team and organisation of improved collaboration.
Learning from case studies of the benefits and positive impact of changes their organisation’s made with their teams

3. Enhancing communication and trust

Understanding other teams’ strengths and how they may differ from your team.
Learning about the goals and objectives of other functional teams to support seeing their point of view.
Establishing regular feedback forums and channels to enhance trust and relationship building.

4. Leadership’s role in fostering collaboration

How senior leadership are a key sponsor for enhancing inter-team relationships.
Encouraging accountability and shared responsibility for organisational teamwork.
Balancing functional autonomy Vs co-dependence across functions.

5. Conflict prevention

Building a culture of psychological safety and open discussions to support trust.
Identifying potential sources of future conflict between teams.
Methods for de-escalating tensions and finding solutions.

6. Aligning teams with organisational goals

Being clear about the Vision for the Organisation and how each team/function contributes to this vision.
Understanding how teams can work better together by having common goals that drive productivity in the same direction.
Setting shared KPIs and accountability measures to encourage alignment on execution.

7. Building a culture of collaboration

Reviewing the Core Pillars of Inter Team Dynamics.
Encouraging an attitude of adaptability and empathy within and across teams.
Creating long term practical strategies that promote teamwork across functions.

8. Practical tools and frameworks for collaboration

Introducing agile methodologies for inter-team workflows.
Using digital collaboration tools effectively (e.g., Slack, Asana, Microsoft Teams).
Structuring effective and regular meetings for more productive inter-teamwork.

Programme Dates

Who is this programme for?

CPD hours and certification

How do I find out more about the IMI campus?

Download Enhancing Inter-Team Dynamics Brochure

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