Our Core Approach

The YTA GDP focuses on:

• Developing inclusive, invested, and energized teams.
• Empowering individuals to grow personally and professionally.
• Supporting team members to contribute meaningfully to shared business goals

The concept behind GDP:

• The GDP and Growth and Development Programme share a common focus on leveraging the value of homegrown or locally produced resources to drive progress. Both aim to foster improvement by emphasizing the importance of domestic production and internal capabilities as key components of economic and societal advancement.

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What’s Included in the GDP Package:

Our comprehensive team development package includes:

• Initial Consultation with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• BELBIN Psychometric & Behavioural Analysis (Optional)
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) tailored to team needs
• Team and Individual Mentoring from qualified YTA facilitators

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GDP: Six-Step Framework for Team Development

Step 1: Initial Consultation with SLT

Goal: Align on strategic vision for team growth
Through in-depth discussions with the Senior Leadership Team, we explore current team dynamics, challenges, and aspirations.
We also conduct a High-Level Baseline Survey to assess:

1. Goal alignment
2. Communication & collaboration
3. Efficiency & workflow
4. Resource usage
5. Service quality & productivity
6. Growth potential

Step 2: Team Introduction & Individual Check-Ins

Goal: Build rapport and understand individual roles
We begin with a 30-minute presentation introducing the GDP program to the full team. This is followed by individual 1:1 conversations (20 minutes each) to understand each team member’s role, goals, and areas for growth.

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

Goal: Deepen individual understanding and identify development needs
Each team member takes part in a personal SWOT/GAP analysis (45–60 minutes). This session helps uncover individual strengths, challenges, and professional development needs, including:

• Daily work challenges
• Training or CPD opportunities
• Preferred learning and growth pathways

Step 4: BELBIN Psychometric & Behavioural Analysis

(Optional)
Goal: Understand team roles and natural styles
Each participant completes a BELBIN Team Roles analysis (30–45 minutes). This helps identify their:

• Natural working styles
• Strengths and limitations
• Role within the team (action-oriented, people-oriented, or thought-oriented)

This information contributes to enhanced collaboration and optimized task distribution.

Step 5: Individual GDP Plans & SMART Targets

Goal: Set personalized, measurable growth objectives
Drawing on insights from Steps 3 and 4, we collaboratively develop a 30- to 90-day growth and development plan. Each team member defines 3–4 SMART objectives, chosen from four core development pillars:

1. Professional Skills & Knowledge
2. Productivity & Performance
3. Communication & Collaboration
4. Personal Well-being & Work-Life Balance

Each goal includes:

• Clear success criteria
• Realistic timelines
• Measurable outcomes

Step 6: Monitoring, Mentoring & Ongoing Support

Goal: Track progress and maintain momentum
Each team member receives ongoing 1:1 support through the YTA Growth Development Framework. Sessions (20–25 minutes) are held weekly or bi-weekly, over a 30- to 90-day period depending on objectives.
These sessions focus on:

• Tracking progress toward targets
• Addressing emerging challenges
• Celebrating growth and adapting plans

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How Will Improvement Be Measured?

We use both qualitative and quantitative tools to ensure every step of the process drives visible results.

Key Metrics:

• Progress against SMART objectives
• Improvement in team survey scores (from baseline)
• Feedback from participants and SLT
• Observable changes in team productivity and communication
• Completion of CPD milestones and engagement levels