Introducing WEST, the Working Effectively in Small Teams program
Fall 2021
Length: 12 weeks
Dates: Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Cost: $5850
What you will learn:
Over the course of 12 modules, WEST participants can expect to boost productivity, expand communication, and cultivate trust in one another as they learn, practice, and play together. You’ll begin cultivating the necessary skills for working effectively with others––the so called ‘soft’ skills that great leaders and team members share, but unfortunately for us, were never taught in school.
ENROLLWEST
The Working Effectively in Small Teams (WEST) program is an immersive learning experience designed for mid to senior level managers and their teams.
Unfortunately, training programs that actually help you to work successfully with others are rare. We know from experience that a typical team-building workshop seldom produces lasting improvement in skills or practices––but WEST is not your typical team-building workshop.
WEST was designed with the understanding that to actually improve a team’s performance, you have to practice working with others, as a team, in an engaging learning environment.
Here's what people are saying about WEST:
"WEST blows away the team retreat or the ropes course. It’s the most effective program I've found to make lasting improvements to an executive's leadership skills, particularly in a diverse, distributed and fast- changing workplace."
Dan Hoffmann
CEO & Founder, Circl.es
Having spent more than 25 years in the field of training and education, both corporate and public K-12, I have never seen or participated in a learning experience more powerful than [this] course.
Douglas Bissonette
School District Superintendent
Being able to explore your assessments about a situation, brings your levels of anxiety down exponentially. This is the only real leadership program I have taken in my life.
Walevska Pérez Herrera
Senior Account manager, Acccenture
Frequently asked questions
Either works! If you do choose to enroll as an individual, you will be assigned to a team.
What kind of time commitment does this does this course require?
At a minimum, course participants can expect to spend 2 hours per week doing team exercises and virtual labs. In addition, participants are expected to read, watch short videos and spend a little time reflecting on their learning. In general, students spend an average of 2 - 3 hours a week doing these additional activities. Finally, participants can expect to meet with a course instructor three times during the course (or more if they request to do so).
WEST was designed with the full-time professional in mind, so we recognize that schedules can be tight and certain accommodations will have to be made. That being said, this course is definitely an instance of “you get what you give.”
Will my employer reimburse me for the cost of this course?
While we can’t make any guarantees, we have seen many past participants receive at least partial reimbursement through their employer. We’re happy to provide you with any material you may need (i.e. receipts, coursework, schedules) to facilitate the reimbursement process.
Are there discount tiers available for larger teams?
Absolutely! We offer discount tiers for larger groups. If you think your team may qualify, please get in touch with us.
I’m an executive coach with corporate clients; can I deliver the WEST to my customers?
Yes – the Pluralistic team can train and certify you as an Effective Team Facilitator, after which you can include the WEST course as part of your offers. For more information on certification, please contact us.
Is WEST open to university students?
While this course is recommended for working professionals, we do collaborate with universities to offer WEST to their students. In the past, a version of WEST has been offered both as a standalone, for credit course and as an add-on to a preexisting course. For more information on our work with universities, please contact us.
