Overview
As a leader, your goal is to build a dynamic team that not only stays ahead of the curve but is also ready to overcome any market challenge. This two-day Korn Ferry Academy course offers the roadmap to transform your top performers into a high-impact team.
Building High-Performing Teams offers an engaging, interactive experience designed for aspiring managers and leaders where you’ll discover the essential elements that drive innovation and performance within teams. Through a mix of practical frameworks and experiential learning, you’ll learn how to create a supportive environment that is trusting and that uplifts your team, while also exploring strategies to encourage open communication, creativity and calculated risk-taking.
Delivered face-to-face, this course allows participants to benefit from real-time interaction with expert facilitators and fellow professionals—creating space for meaningful dialogue and shared learning, enriching the overall experience.
Gain insights into what drives your team’s motivation and engagement, while discovering your unique leadership style. Learn how to adapt it to various situations, maximising your team’s potential and performance
Learning Outcomes
- Grasp the Significance of Team Development Stages: Understand how progressing through the five stages of team development is essential for achieving optimal performance.
- Identify Key Factors for High-Performing Teams: Recognise critical factors that contribute to high-performing teams and explore the leader’s role in enhancing these elements.
- Create a Safe and Innovative Work Environment: Learn effective strategies to create a workplace where employees feel safe to innovate, take risks and communicate openly.
- Motivate and Engage Diverse Teams: Discover actionable techniques that managers can use to motivate their teams and maintain engagement.
- Assess Team Member Strengths and Weaknesses: Nurture their individual skills and clarify roles and expectations.
- Adapt Your Leadership Style: Support your team better by learning how to adapt your leadership style to various work situations.
- Coach Team Members for Enhanced Performance: Acquire training and coaching techniques to empower team members and help them elevate their performance levels.
Course Topics
Understanding the Stages of Team Development
Key Components of High-Performing Teams
Cultivating Psychological Safety in Teams
Driving Employee Motivation and Engagement
Creating Positive Team Dynamics Through Leadership
Utilising Coaching as a Leadership Approach
Who Should Attend
Assessment & Evaluation
Participants will have a 2-day window after their course, to complete the evaluation and assessment. They must complete the evaluation and successfully pass the assessment to be eligible for their course certificate. The course evaluation and assessment will be conducted online.
To be eligible for funding, participants are required to attain a minimum 75% attendance and pass the Building High-Performing Teams course assessment. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Course Fees & Funding
| Participant Profile | Self-Sponsored | Company-Sponsored | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SME | NON-SME | ||
|
Singapore Citizen
≥ 40 years old |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
|
Singapore Citizen
< 40 years old / Permanent Resident |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
| International Participant |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
*ETSS – Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
**MCES – Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Self-sponsored participants may use SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset fees
Course Fees are inclusive of 9% Goods & Services Tax
Course Schedule
16 & 17 Sep
5 & 6 Nov
Facilitators Bio
Fabian Lim
Fabian Lim is a distinguished faculty member of the Korn Ferry Academy, dedicated to personal and professional development. With over 20 years of rich experience as a coach, facilitator and HR L&D expert, he specialises in leadership development, coaching and strategic organisational transformation.
Fabian has successfully led Talent Management and Executive Leadership Development programmes for renowned organisations across Asia Pacific, Japan, the UK and the US. His broad industry experience encompasses finance, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, IT and retail, where he has empowered senior leaders and inspired teams through dynamic leadership sessions.
Committed to driving positive change, Fabian creates practical and impactful training that helps individuals discover their potential and align with their purpose. His executive education programmes are designed to elevate personal ambitions and organisational objectives, making him an invaluable partner for those looking to enhance their leadership skills.
With a unique blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and a deep understanding of human potential, Fabian is dedicated to cultivating the future leaders of tomorrow.
Edwin Sim
Edwin Sim is a distinguished faculty member of the Korn Ferry Academy. He is a seasoned educator and leader in law enforcement, information and communication technology, and human and organisational development. With over 25 years of experience in Singapore and the Asia region, Edwin has a proven track record of creating effective, tailored learning interventions that drive organisational change and transformation.
As the founder of 5hue and a former leader at top training and consultancy firms in Singapore, Edwin is dedicated to helping organisations achieve their goals through impactful strategies. He has collaborated with over 200 organisations, delivering practical and powerful interventions in leadership, communication, teamwork, organisational change and sales and service improvement. With his deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering results, Edwin leverages his extensive experience to nurture the next generation of business leaders.
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Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions for important information on attendance requirements, assessment eligibility, certification criteria, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Building High-Performing Teams course will equip you with essential leadership skills to foster strong, collaborative teams. You will learn how to navigate the five stages of team development, a critical foundation for driving optimal team performance. Key topics such as psychological safety, motivation, and engagement will help you create an environment where team members feel empowered to innovate, take risks, and communicate openly. The course also explores the role of leaders in assessing team strengths and weaknesses, adapting leadership styles to diverse situations, and leveraging coaching techniques for improved team performance.
Through interactive sessions, you will dive deep into core areas like high-performing team dynamics, employee engagement, and positive leadership practices. These practical tools and strategies will help you effectively motivate your team, enhance collaboration, and cultivate a high-performance culture. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to refine your approach, this course provides actionable insights that can be immediately applied to your work, ensuring long-term success for both you and your team.
The Building High-Performing Teams course is delivered in- person making it a highly interactive session. The activities in this course ensure that participants benefit from the rich engagement of face-to-face sessions with experienced facilitators and peers.
The total course fee is $2,289 (inclusive of GST), with up to 90% funding support available for eligible participants through SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). This course is eligible for both individual and corporate sponsorship. To qualify for funding, participants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents and meet the criteria required by SSG.
Please refer to the Course Fee and Funding table above for a breakdown of fees based on nationality, age and sponsorship.
What sets the Building High-Performing Teams course apart is its highly practical, hands-on approach combined with expert facilitation by our seasoned faculty, who bring insights from Korn Ferry Academy, a global leader in organisational and talent development.
Unlike traditional theory-heavy programs, this course focuses on real-world challenges faced by managers, offering tools, frameworks, and simulations that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Participants engage in dynamic, interactive sessions that include role-plays, team activities, and action planning — all designed to foster behavioural change and sustained team performance.
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