"MDA has impacted how we think about selecting and developing leaders. Today, they are helping us to improve our decision-making speed and to work more collaboratively in cross-functional teams so the whole division can become more customer focused. We have a strong partnership—they understand the complexity of our business and work hard to help us grow."

— Richard Creager
Group Vice President, High Sensitivity Group
Beckman Coulter
Fullerton, CA

What We Do

High Performance Team Development

Everyone has experience working in teams, and we all know team leadership matters. Building and sustaining a high performing team can be one of the most challenging practices for even the most experienced leader. Great leaders know how to accomplish the growth and development of both the people and the organization through High Performance Teams. They are clear in setting the purpose and processes of the team, and use healthy conflict to ensure the organization is tackling the toughest issues. The most effective teams produce results through a combination of clear roles and goals, respectful interpersonal relationships as well as high functioning relationships with other teams.

MDA consultants work directly with CEOs and enterprise and function leaders to develop high performing teams that are balanced in these key areas:

MDA helps build courage in team leaders to effectively align these factors to deliver consistent high performance. Along the way, we help break down dysfunctional silos, communication gaps, and cultural obstacles that derail success. 

What makes MDA’s team development approach unique and effective?

  • Focus on business results as the indicator of success
  • Integrated model, developed from multiple best practices
  • Tailored diagnostic tools that isolate areas for highest leverage
  • Parallel focus on the team leader and the collective team skills
  • Strategically delivered to ensure the team is not dependant upon facilitators or coaches
  • Practical, practical, practical

For more information about MDA’s team developoment approach, please download our High Performance Team Development brochure.