BUILDING STRONG TEAMS

By amplifying the human impact

Building strong teams, creating lasting impact.

Strong teams drive change and success within organisations. But a well-functioning team does not arise automatically. It requires consciously building insight, cooperation and a focus on results. At TLAB, we believe that true transformation goes beyond just better cooperation. We help teams become structurally stronger, by breaking through patterns and putting them to work immediately.

Powerful, human and result-oriented

We work integrally. This means that we connect the upstream (structures, processes, results and visible behaviour) with the downstream (beliefs, behaviours and team dynamics). We link hard results and content to the quality of interactions (behaviours) within the team and the way team members relate to each other and the organisation. This creates lasting improvements that strengthen both performance and connection.

Our approach

Current team image

Growing without insight is like sailing without a compass. That is why we start with a sharp team analysis and we continuously monitor development with assessments, feedback loops and data-driven insights. This clearly visualises the starting position and growth targets, shows what works and where adjustments are needed, and ensures that change does not stop after training. We call this measure and maximise.

An essential part of this is our accountability check-in. This moment of reflection and responsibility encourages ownership, keeps progress focused and ensures that the team continues to actively work on growth. Thus, development does not become a one-off effort, but a permanent process anchored in daily practice.

Route to success

A strong team starts with a solid foundation. Together, we define where the team wants to go and what success looks like. From this foundation, we build on four crucial pillars:

  • Sharp goals
  • Clear priorities
  • Strong cooperation
  • Strong relationships

Linking these pillars together creates real movement. Stubborn patterns are broken, behavioural change becomes sustainable and teams embrace new ways of working faster and more effectively. This keeps teams agile and successful not only today, but also in the long term.

Team impact: behaviour in the workplace

Real change only occurs when teams actually put new behaviour into practice. That is why we coach teams where it counts: on the shop floor. We create a structure in which agreements are not only made, but also kept. We do this through observation, direct feedback and targeted interventions in daily practice. By learning, experimenting and continuously making adjustments, teams develop the resilience and manoeuvrability to continue to excel.

We work both on individual level as well as to the team as a whole. We help individuals recognise and break patterns, while strengthening the dynamics within the team. We do this by paying attention to what everyone needs, how leadership drives this and how the whole comes together in the organisation.

What does a TLAB team process deliver?

At TLAB, we do not offer separate sessions or temporary interventions, but an integrated approach that anchors change in daily practice. We help teams not just work together, but really make an impact. We ensure lasting change in team dynamics, leadership and performance culture. This leads to tangible and measurable improvements within teams and the wider organisation.

Specifically, this means:

  • Better cooperation and communication
  • Faster and more effective decision-making
  • Greater ownership and accountability
  • Agility and adaptability
  • Higher team productivity and more efficient working
  • Sustainable behavioural change
  • More energy and job satisfaction

Our expertise

Each team is unique and requires different types of interventions. That is why we work with a diverse team of experts and team coaches, complemented by a strong network of cooperation partners. This way, we always find the right match to take on the adventure together. Our areas of expertise include:

  • Management Drives
  • LEGO Serious Play
  • MBTI
  • Gamification
  • Systemic work
  • Breath coaching
  • Team scan
  • Training/Workshops
  • Talent assessment

Boost your team

Ready to take your team to the next level? Start the journey to high performance and lasting impact today. Feel free to contact Justa de Graaff by phone or email.
+31 6 511 973 59 Justa de Graaff