YTA’s Team GDP (Growth & Development Process)

The GDP is a structured, six-step programme designed to build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and personalised development. It energises teams and supports individuals to contribute meaningfully to shared goals.

The Core Approach

Develop inclusive, invested and energised teams.
Empower individuals to grow personally and professionally.
Support team members to contribute to shared business goals.
Back the business holistically through a people-centred approach.

What’s Included in the GDP Package

Step 1: Initial Consultation with SLT

Goal: Align on strategic vision for team growth.

We explore team dynamics, challenges and aspirations, and conduct a high-level baseline survey covering goal alignment, communication & collaboration, efficiency & workflow, resource usage, service quality & productivity, and growth potential. This informs the initial team & operations audit.

Step 2: Team Introduction & Individual Check-Ins

Goal: Build rapport and understand individual roles.

A 30-minute presentation introduces GDP to the team, followed by 1:1 conversations (≈20 minutes) to understand roles, goals and growth areas. A team survey captures their operational perspective.

Step 3: 1:1 ‘Self-Awareness’ Growth Session

Goal: Deepen understanding and identify development needs.

Personal SWOT / GAP analysis.
Daily work challenges and CPD opportunities.
Preferred learning and growth pathways.

Step 4: BELBIN Psychometric & Behavioural Analysis (optional)

Goal: Understand team roles and natural styles.

Natural working styles; strengths and limitations.
Role within the team (action-, people- or thought-oriented).

Step 5: Individual GDP Plans & SMART Targets

Goal: Set personalised, measurable growth objectives.

Each team member defines 3–4 SMART objectives across four pillars:

Professional Skills & Knowledge
Productivity & Performance
Communication & Collaboration
Personal Well-being & Work-Life Balance

Each goal includes clear success criteria, realistic timelines and measurable outcomes.

Step 6: Monitoring, Mentoring & Ongoing Support

Goal: Track progress and maintain momentum.

Weekly or bi-weekly 1:1 support over 30–90 days via the YTA Growth & Development framework: tracking progress, addressing challenges, and celebrating growth while adapting plans where needed.