.svg)
As a leader, building a high-performing team means more than meeting targets, it requires creating an environment where people can collaborate, innovate, and adapt to change. Korn Ferry’s global research shows that the teams who excel share three essentials: trust, motivation, and leadership that brings out the best in others.
Building High-Performing Teams is a two-day, in-person course designed for managers and aspiring leaders who want to apply these insights in practice. Through Korn Ferry’s proven frameworks, case studies, and experiential learning, you will explore the elements that distinguish great teams from the rest. You will learn how to foster psychological safety, strengthen collaboration, and encourage open communication, creativity, and calculated risk-taking.
Delivered by experienced facilitators, the course combines research-based content with peer learning and practical application. You will gain insights into what drives motivation and engagement, and discover how to leverage your leadership style to align personal ambitions with organisational objectives. The result is a roadmap for building teams that perform at their best, consistently and sustainably.
This course will equip you to:
This course is designed for managers and team leaders who want to strengthen collaboration and performance. It is also relevant for mid-career professionals preparing for larger leadership responsibilities, as well as HR and L&D practitioners seeking proven frameworks to develop high-performing teams.
To successfully complete the Building High-Performing Teams course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Full Course Fee
$2,100* (before funding and GST)
Course Fee Payable
The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
More information >
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
More information >
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
More information >
SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
More information >
5 & 6 Feb 2026
4 & 5 May 2026
12 & 13 Aug 2026
Fabian Lim has more than 20 years of experience as a coach, facilitator, and HR/L&D expert, specialising in leadership development, coaching, and strategic organisational transformation. He has successfully led Talent Management and Executive Leadership Development programmes for renowned organisations across Asia Pacific, Japan, the UK, and the US.
His industry experience spans finance, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, IT, and retail, where he has worked closely with senior leaders and teams to elevate performance. Known for creating practical and impactful programmes, Fabian helps individuals discover their potential and align with organisational goals.
Passionate about driving positive change, he designs executive education experiences that strengthen both personal ambitions and business outcomes. With a unique blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and a deep understanding of human potential, Fabian is dedicated to helping leaders inspire trust and achieve lasting impact.
Edwin Sim has more than 25 years of experience in Singapore and across Asia as an educator and leader in law enforcement, ICT, and human and organisational development. He has a strong track record of creating 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 combines entrepreneurial insight with deep practitioner expertise. He has partnered with over 200 organisations to deliver impactful programmes in leadership, communication, teamwork, organisational change, and sales and service improvement.
Recognised for his ability to connect theory with practice, Edwin equips leaders with practical strategies to achieve organisational goals and build resilient, high-performing teams that thrive in complex environments.
This course gave me a clear understanding of different leadership styles and the stages of team development. The insights on what makes teams high-performing are directly applicable to my current role.
The instructor was excellent, engaging throughout, and constantly checking how the content related to our work. This made it easy to see how to apply what we learned in practice.
The group exercises, such as block building and matching leadership styles, were the most valuable part of the course. These interactive activities helped me apply the concepts immediately and made the learning far more impactful than passive methods.
The Building High-Performing Teams course is ideal for managers and leaders who want to raise team engagement, accountability, and performance.
You’ll learn how to shift the behaviours that drive team performance, from creating psychological safety and aligning roles to using coaching micro-skills that unlock ownership. You’ll also learn to address conflict and underperformance while preserving trust.
There are no formal prerequisites. The course is most relevant for those leading intact or project teams.
You will learn through a highly experiential format that includes in-class games, short case studies, role plays, reflection exercises, and peer coaching.
You’ll conduct a Team Effectiveness Audit to identify areas for improvement and practise new behaviours through exercises, role plays, and peer interactions. Each topic is grounded in real business situations to help you translate learning into action.
This is not a lecture-based course. Learning happens through discovery using exercises, discussions, and team-based problem solving rather than slides or theory. The focus is on practical application, giving you personalised insights and concrete actions that lead to stronger engagement and accountability.
