DEVELOP TEAMS
THAT ACTUALLY WORK
Are you frustrated with a lack of strategic progress?
Are teams meeting but executing their own agenda?
From helping individual contributors to executive teams, our team development programs pair decades of leadership and strategic execution experience with the proven Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® framework to strengthen how people show up, communicate, and deliver results.
1,000+
hours of
coaching
Facilitated
90+
leadership meetings
OUR FOUNDATION
PROVEN EXPERIENCE
+ REAL-TIME PARTNERSHIP
Our programs—led by Alice Shade of A-Team Partners—leverage decades of proven experience and deep cross-industry knowledge with the Five Behaviors® in real time. Together, we’ll navigate the challenges your team is facing, translate insights, and accelerate strategic execution, resulting in lasting change with proven outcomes.
Presided over
100+
team meetings
Supported
50+
companies
ALICE SHADE
Founder & CEO | A-Team Partners
LED BY
YOUR PARTNER IN A-TEAM PERFORMANCE
A seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience, Alice brings deep expertise working with CEOs and executive teams from more than 50 companies across diverse industries and regions. She leads engagements combining proven frameworks with a hands-on, alongside-the-work approach that creates lasting change
“Thanks to Alice, our team members are not just better employees—they’re better leaders. That’s what sets us apart from our competitors.”
– Ryan Steele, C & S Machine & Manufacturing
OUR PROGRAMS
TWO PATHS TO A-TEAM PERFORMANCE
Choose the engagement built for your team’s stage—or combine both for organization-wide impact.
FOR EXECUTIVE TEAMS
A-TEAM
ACCELERATOR
Developing teams to accelerate strategic execution
The A-Team Accelerator strengthens how your executive team makes decisions, works together, and delivers results. We don’t step in with theory. We work alongside you while you’re in the thick of it. By surfacing real team dynamics, we help your team align faster, execute more effectively, and advance strategic priorities.
IDEAL FOR
Executive Teams
ENGAGEMENT PERIOD
6 Months
FORMAT
In-Person
COHORT SIZE
4-12 Team Members
WHAT TEAMS ACHIEVE
- Stronger alignment on strategic priorities and decision-making
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Clear visibility into where alignment is strong, and where it’s breaking down
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Movement from discussion to disciplined execution
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Measurable progress tracked and celebrated
FOR ANY TEAM MEMBER
A-TEAM
BUILDER
Transforming team members into teammates
A-Team Builder develops stronger teammates by equipping individuals with awareness and practical skills to contribute more effectively across teams and throughout the organization. Designed for all levels, it builds the behaviors required to contribute effectively even where teamwork typically breaks down.
IDEAL FOR
Team Members at Any Level
ENGAGEMENT PERIOD
3 Months
FORMAT
Virtual or In-Person
COHORT SIZE
4-15 Individuals
WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN
- Stronger self-awareness and understanding of teammates
- A shared foundation of trust and a common language for collaboration
- Communication skills that improve performance across any team
- Action plans reinforced with real work examples each month
GET INSPIRED
WHAT OTHERS ARE LEARNING
LEVERAGING THE FIVE BEHAVIORS
OF A COHESIVE TEAM®
Inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, which has sold more than 3.2 million copies, the Five Behaviors® model gives teams a shared language and a practical path to cohesion.
TAKE ACTION
THE NEXT STEPS
Looking for some initial feedback, or not sure which program is a fit for your team? Take our Team Trust Evaluation or Personal Team Effectiveness Check to quickly identify where your team’s performance may be breaking down.