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Leading Performance in Teams

Exceptional team performance starts with intentional leadership. Leading Performance in Teams is a hands-on program that helps you improve team dynamics, build trust, and lead with clarity—especially in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where alignment and collaboration matter most.

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Ivey Hong Kong Campus

1 Harbour Road
Hong Kong, Wanchai, China

March 16-17, 2026

2 days
In-person sessions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HKT

Program Overview

Leading Performance in Teams is a two-day program designed to help leaders build stronger, more cohesive teams that thrive under pressure. Participants will explore how to foster trust, improve communication, and create a culture of accountability and collaboration. Through practical strategies and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to harness the power of individual strengths, lead diverse teams effectively, and drive performance in today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for managers, team leaders, and project leads who are responsible for guiding teams toward high performance. It’s especially valuable for those working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where collaboration, communication, and trust are essential. Whether you lead cross-functional teams, remote teams, or diverse groups with unique strengths, this program will help you unlock potential, align efforts, and deliver exceptional results through stronger team leadership.

What Will You Learn?

In Leading Performance in Teams, you’ll gain the tools and strategies to build trust, enhance collaboration, and lead teams that thrive under pressure. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you will:

✔ Strengthen team trust and cohesion – Create a psychologically safe environment that supports open dialogue, accountability, and collaboration.

✔ Navigate team dynamics with confidence – Understand team behaviours, motivations, and group dynamics to lead more effectively and reduce friction.

✔ Lead effectively in high-pressure situations – Apply practical strategies to keep teams focused, engaged, and resilient during times of stress or change.

✔ Leverage individual strengths for collective success – Identify and unlock the unique talents and leadership styles within your team to maximize performance.

✔ Build a culture of continuous performance – Foster ownership, adaptability, and sustained high performance in dynamic environments.

By the end of this two-day program, you’ll be equipped to lead your team with greater confidence, cohesion, and impact—no matter the challenge.

Gerard Seijts

Meet Your Faculty

Gerard Seijts, PhD

Gerard Seijts is a highly respected professor at Ivey Business School and a leading expert in leadership and organizational change. As an award-winning educator and researcher, he has spent decades helping executives and senior leaders navigate complex transformations with confidence. Gerard specializes in leadership development, change management, and corporate culture, bringing a wealth of real-world insights to his teaching.

At Ivey, he has worked extensively with executives across industries, equipping them with the tools to drive impactful change, foster resilience, and build high-performing teams. His research and case studies on leadership in times of disruption have been widely recognized, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations undergoing transformation.

In Leading Performance in Teams, Gerard brings his deep expertise and engaging teaching style to help leaders develop the mindset and strategies needed to lead effective teams.

Value for You

Lead Teams with Greater Confidence: Learn how to guide diverse groups through pressure, change, and growth while maintaining cohesion and performance.

Strengthen Your Leadership Style: Discover how to align your natural leadership approach with team needs to inspire trust and accountability.

Navigate Complex Team Dynamics: Build the skills to manage conflict, foster inclusion, and bring out the best in every team member.

Enhance Collaboration Under Pressure: Apply practical strategies to keep teams engaged, focused, and high-performing—even in challenging situations.

Drive Sustained Team Performance: Leave with actionable tools to boost motivation, alignment, and results over the long term.

Return on Investment

More Effective Team Leaders: Equip leaders with the skills to unlock team potential and create stronger, more accountable working groups.

Higher Engagement and Productivity: Improve communication, trust, and collaboration to drive better outcomes and greater efficiency.

Better Performance Under Pressure: Develop teams that can maintain focus and adapt quickly in high-stakes or high-change environments.

Improved Talent Retention: Foster a culture where individuals feel supported, valued, and motivated to perform at their best.

Aligned, Goal-Oriented Teams: Ensure teams are not only high-performing but strategically aligned with the organization’s objectives.

Advance Your Learning. Amplify Your Impact.

Leading Performance in Teams counts toward the Ivey Leadership Certificate. Complete any four qualifying programs to earn your certificate and build a powerful, personalized learning journey designed to accelerate your leadership.

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Collaborative Experiential Learning

This program is built around active learning, not passive listening. You’ll engage in real-world scenarios, group challenges, and reflective exercises designed to simulate the dynamics of high-performing teams. Through these experiences, you’ll explore what makes teams thrive—and what holds them back.

With expert guidance and live feedback from faculty and peers, you'll practice techniques to build trust, improve alignment, and lead under pressure. The result is a rich, practical learning experience that mirrors the real challenges leaders face—and prepares you to meet them head-on.

Take the Next Step Today

Ready to elevate your team’s performance? Book a consultation with our learning advisors to discover how this program can help you lead with confidence, unlock team potential, and drive stronger results through collaboration and trust.

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