First Time Leadership: Team Dynamics for High Performance

Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Team Leader

For individual contributors, achieving success relies on their personal efforts and expertise. However, stepping into a leadership role brings a new challenge: achieving results through others. This transition requires mastering the art of managing and leading people, particularly in setting objectives for team members to align with overarching team goals.

This 2-day workshop, based on Days 3 and 4 of Daniel Lee’s renowned 4-day First Time Leadership program, equips new and aspiring leaders with the tools to drive high team performance. Drawn from insights gathered through interviews with 220 leaders across 37 countries, this program dives into the essentials of aligning team roles with organizational strategy, fostering team cohesion, and building personal connections to inspire commitment.

Building Relationships and Driving Performance

Leadership is not just about delegating tasks; it's about creating a shared vision and building relationships that align individual aspirations with team goals. Leaders must understand the organization’s strategic direction and translate it into a compelling team vision. However, team members will only commit if they see personal or professional relevance in that vision. This workshop emphasizes the importance of one-on-one conversations to uncover these aspirations and align them with team objectives.

Participants will also learn how to implement a performance management system, where clear goals are established, performance gaps are addressed, and team members receive regular feedback and coaching. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have clarity and actionable insights to foster high-performing teams that consistently achieve their goals.

At the end of this 2-day workshop, participants will:

• Understand and implement a comprehensive performance management system.
• Gain clarity on performance management components to drive desired team outcomes.
• Conduct meaningful one-on-one conversations that go beyond standard HR practices.
• Use feedback and coaching strategies effectively to enhance team performance.
• Balance clear goal-setting, aspiration alignment, and adaptability to navigate changing business environments.

Methodology

Interactive and experiential trainer-led workshop with participant-led small group discussions and case studies drawn from the First Time Leadership book co-authored by the trainer. 

This course is perfect for:

• Emerging leaders with experience as individual contributors, leading project teams, or preparing to formally lead a team.
• First-time leaders recently promoted to leadership roles who need foundational skills to lead and manage effectively.
• Experienced managers, supervisors, and team leaders seeking to refresh their knowledge and integrate new research and insights.

"Very knowledgeable, able to explain in simple terms. Most importantly how to do it."

"Provides great content, gives sufficient examples and answers questions properly. All topics especially on trust, DISC behavior and delegation."

Daniel Lee – Leadership Specialist and High-Performance Advocate

With over 20 years of experience in Australia and Singapore, Daniel Lee has dedicated his career to helping individuals become successful leaders. Through his work as a trainer, coach, speaker, and consultant, Daniel has transformed leadership practices for participants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Before transitioning to full-time training in 2017, Daniel held various roles in public service, manufacturing, professional services, facilities management, and banking and finance, with a significant focus on human resources and learning and development. This wealth of experience has enabled him to address leadership challenges across multiple industries.

Daniel has facilitated leadership programs for globally recognized organizations such as Accenture, American Express, Marina Bay Sands, BNP Paribas, and Standard Chartered, among others. His approach emphasizes aligning team goals with organizational objectives, fostering continuous learning, and maintaining daily collaboration between leaders and their teams.

Believing that leadership is an innate potential that can be nurtured, Daniel guides learners to become intentional professionals, equipping them with the clarity and confidence to lead high-performing teams. His practical insights and engaging teaching style have earned him widespread recognition as a trusted leadership expert.