ASCENT: How High-Performing Teams Master Change, Pressure, and Dysfunction

In today's fast-moving events landscape, every team member—from junior staff to senior leaders—grapples with nonstop change, intense pressure, and limited resources. Have you experienced the strain of unclear decision-makers, competing demands, or the friction of team dysfunction? You're not alone; over 80% of teams struggle to make decisions or engage in productive debate.

In this practical, research-backed session, anchored in real-world examples, NYU adjunct professor and executive coach Kathryn Landis will share proven, tangible strategies that separate teams that thrive under pressure from those that spiral into dysfunction and what you can do when you feel like nothing is working on your team.

Key Takeaways:

Participants will leave knowing how to:
· Diagnose Dysfunction: Use a simple scorecard approach to pinpoint the root cause when communication breaks down or performance stalls.

· Strengthen Effectiveness: Apply crucial, research-backed conditions for a highly effective team to immediately boost collaboration and engagement.

· Navigate Demands: Implement an approach to create clarity around decision-making and effectively advocate for the resources your team needs.

· Action for Any Role: Identify a concrete, actionable step any planner, partner, or service provider can take to make their team stronger, regardless of their position.