The Path to Project Success: Uniting IT Teams with Whole Brain Thinking

“An experienced IT project team of 16 members, a large IT outsourced team, including C-suite SLT members and external HR consultants, faces critical challenges. They have a history of exceeding project budgets and experiencing scope creep, leading to difficulties in staff retention. The imminent risk of losing a substantial federal government contract worth over $18M underscores the urgency. Initial assessments reveal a dysfunctional team with trust issues among members and their business leaders.” The Solution The solution is to devise a comprehensive team cohesion plan, foster an understanding of diverse thinking preferences, and create an environment where members can comfortably accommodate differing opinions without anxiety.” To address the challenges the IT project team faces, I would design a comprehensive coaching plan focused on Whole Brain Thinking using the HBDI profile assessment. Here’s a high-level outline of the plan: <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*6IlaGBJQttOiQxBSkzdb1w.png" style="height:525px; width:700px" /> Phase 1: Assessment and Individual Coaching <ol> <li>HBDI Profiling: Conduct individual HBDI assessments for all team members, including C-suite members and external HR consultants. This will provide insight into their thinking preferences.</li> <li>One-on-One Coaching: Schedule individual coaching sessions with each team member to review their HBDI profiles. Discuss their thinking preferences, strengths, and potential blind spots. Identify how their preferences relate to the team’s challenges.</li> </ol> <a href="https://skillojo.medium.com/the-path-to-project-success-uniting-it-teams-with-whole-brain-thinking-e18cd8d91ce">Click Here</a>