Success Through Partnering

Practical, Unique and Very Effective

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Help team members build rapport and solve problems in a lively, supportive atmosphere.
• Define project goals:
  • What will it take for this project to be successful?
  • What hurdles is the project facing?
  • How will key issues be resolved in advance?
• Improve understanding and communication among team members.
• Complete the project to the satisfaction of all parties.

COURSE PREPARATION

• Facilitator will interview key players for input on project challenges.
• Workshop will be tailored to meet goals of client and project.

Course Content May Include:
(Tailored to your needs)

ARCH Communication Styles

• Participants are introduced to the four ARCH Styles Professional actor will dramatize for clarity. This process opens people up through humor and understanding.
• Each person will identify his/her style.
• Individuals will express how they want to be approached to be successful.
• Team members will learn to understand and appreciate their differences.

Function Groups

• Participants will form groups according to their function on the project: Users, architects, contractors, engineers, facilities, etc.
• Groups will list unresolved issues and potential problems on the project.
• Issues will be dealt with by problem solving groups.
• Groups will report their findings to entire team.

Problem Solving Groups

• Team members will join groups of their choice to discuss specific issues.
• They will develop an action plan, follow-up, and ways to measure success.
• Groups will present their plan to all participants.
• Entire group will examine and make agreements.
• Project Team will create a Partnering Charter for this project (optional).

Role-Plays – Resolving Conflicts

• Specific role-plays can be prepared in advance to address key issues.
• Audience members practice and present to group.
• Communication model introduced and practiced.
• Includes approaches for each ARCH Communication Style.