Janice Caillet
What Really Matters About Being in a Team

For you from Janice & Corentus

Janice Caillet is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Catalyst at Corentus, Inc. She leads the company by supporting a global team of professionals dedicated to transforming teams worldwide. In addition to guiding Corentus, Janice co-creates the company’s curriculum of methods, tools, and processes, drawing insights from global research, thought leaders, and over 25 years of direct client engagement. Her work focuses on what drives significant impact in the field of team development.

Janice is also the lead faculty and co-creator of several training programs on Team Effectiveness Tools and Team Coaching Training. As a catalyst for Corentus' growth, she is motivated by the global potential of team development and coaching. Her focus is on scaling the organization to realize its vision, a world where effective teaming contributes to a harmonious and sustainable future.

KEY INSIGHTS | from our First Friday with a Thought Leader Event*
Janice Caillet, “What Really Matters To Me About Being in this Team and Why Does Our Team Need to Exist in this Organization?”

  • Team Dynamics as the Core of Organizational Change: The discussion strongly emphasizes the importance of teams as the fundamental unit for driving successful organizational change. The traditional model of individual-to-organization change is deemed less effective than an individual-to-team-to-organization approach.

    • Common Purpose and Shared Goals: Aligning individual team members, team purpose, and organizational vision/mission is critical for creating strong bonds and a sense of belonging within the organization. This alignment fosters high performance and a "felt sense of common purpose" beyond just a cognitive understanding.

      Importance of Human Connection: The transcript highlights research pointing to meaningful relationships as the key factor in long-term health and happiness. This reinforces the need for organizations to prioritize fostering strong bonds between individuals and within teams.

      Ideas and Facts:

      • The "Powerful Core Bond" Model: Janice introduces a visual model representing the interconnectedness of individual team members, their team, and the larger organization. This model emphasizes how shared purpose and goals act as the energetic bond connecting all levels.

      • Facilitated Process for Establishing Common Purpose: A detailed process is outlined involving preparation, incubation, facilitated sessions, and post-work. This process helps teams define their common purpose and link it to the unit and organizational vision/mission.

      • The Role of Vision and Mission: The discussion emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the organization’s vision and mission, moving beyond mere words to a deeper understanding and emotional connection.

      • Team Member Purpose (TMP): The concept of TMP is introduced, suggesting that aligning individual purposes with the team and organization creates even stronger bonds and higher performance.

      • Human-Centered Approach: Janice highlights the organization’s commitment to being human-centered, focusing on development, support, and care for both practitioners and clients.

" High-performing teams align individual purpose, shared team goals, and a clear connection to the broader organizational mission.”

- Janice Caillet

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