why

The Needs of the Whole

“As a team member, everyone must understand that the perfection of the team is not the same as the perfection of each individual. Perfection in the system and perfection of its parts may be contradictory propositions. This is an axiom in systems theory. Each member adjusts to the needs of the team. In an individualistic society, to carry out teamwork successfully is extraordinarily difficult and commonly unsatisfactory. The converse is equally important to point out: every member of a team suffers if the team itself is dysfunctional. Thus there is ample individual motivation for cooperating in making teams effective. In short, individuals should be willing to sacrifice their own interests and the interests of their units for what they view as the need of the whole.”

-Peter Koestenbaum

how

• Group coaching integrating the skills and tools of highly effective teams and the values and culture of the organization

• Team and board workshops and retreats leading us into the harmony of team work when each person is playing their best note and honoring the needs of the whole