Change is again in the spotlight. Much of the current debate about organizational change is focusing on large scale changes, e.g. public sector reshaping or the role of the third sector, for example, and many private sector organizations are working hard on internal efficiencies. All of these bring huge challenges. But what about the people and the teams within these organizations, who must continue to deliver today as well as achieve changes to their own roles and services for delivery tomorrow? This article describes some of the current drivers of change, and the challenges for teams. It highlights a number of models and approaches which describe the cycle of change and the elements of team effectiveness, and gives practical advice on how to use those to develop and support teams in a time of change. Our advice is grounded in good practice gained through real life experience, with practical tips and suggestions. These will help readers to build and rebuild teams so that they remain effective and the people in them motivated and aligned to the organization’s goals.

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