Teamwork

Teamwork

On The Same Page

Open Workshop

Get everyone pulling together.

A full day open session on the On The Same Page methodology. Get a clear view of the five things that keep a team aligned and working as one.

Format

Full day live session

DESIGNED FOR

Individuals and small groups of two or three

Open workshop
£ 395 

Per seat, plus VAT. Team rates for three or more.

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Open workshop ticket plus supporting materials

QUICK SUMMARY

In a nutshell.

INCLUDES
  • A full day live session, in person in central London
  • A clear model and the few ideas that make the difference
  • Scenario practice in the conversations that matter
  • A personal commitment you leave ready to act on
  • A digital toolkit to use with your own team afterwards
OUTCOMES
  • Understand the five pillars that keep a team aligned
  • Spot where your team is out of step
  • Leave knowing which pillar to start with
DEEP DIVE

The process, step by step.

Each tool has a specific job and a specific place in the running order. Run them like this and the outcome takes care of itself.

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The OTSP Frame
The five pillars and how they fit together.
30 minutes

Explainer

The opening module of the On The Same Page open workshop. Introduces the methodology, the five-pillar architecture, and the lived-versus-stated discipline. Produces the architectural map for the rest of the day.
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Strategy: The Upstream Pillar
Why strategy sits upstream of everything else.
45 minutes

Explainer

Strategy pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches the central argument (strategy is the discipline of choice) through Apple as the worked example, using a condensed Strategy Radar canvas.
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Leadership: The Standard-Setting Pillar
How leaders set the standard through behaviour.
30 minutes

Explainer

Leadership pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches leadership as behavioural standard-setting through Satya Nadella's behavioural turn at Microsoft. No canvas; the case study carries the session.
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Culture: The Operating System
Culture is the operating practices you actually run.
30 minutes

Explainer

Culture pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches culture as the lived pattern of operating practices through Netflix and No Rules Rules, using a condensed Culture Frame canvas.
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Teamwork: The Connective Tissue
Why teamwork is the connective tissue of performance.
30 minutes

Explainer

Teamwork pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches cross-functional discipline through Pixar's Brain Trust. No canvas; the case study carries the session.
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Brand: The External Scoreboard
Why brand is the external expression of internal alignment.
30 minutes

Explainer

Brand pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches brand as the external expression of internal alignment through Ferrari and Patagonia, using a condensed Brand Frame canvas.
Read more about this tool →
OTSP In Action
Apply the five pillars to your own organisation.
90 minutes

Exercise

The afternoon hinge module of the OTSP open workshop. Each participant runs the methodology in miniature on their own organisation: pick a pillar, audit the gap, trace the source, sketch one commitment. Personal worksheet, peer-tested.
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The Cadence and the Pathway
The rhythm and route of the OTSP journey.
60 minutes

Explainer

The closing module of the OTSP open workshop. Two panels: the Team Cadence Model showing how OTSP runs across the year, and the Personal Pathway helping each participant identify their own next step.
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DEEP DIVE

The agenda, step by step.

The session is made up of a series of explainers, scenarios and tools. Read more below to get a clear picture of what to expect.

CLICK EACH ITEM TO READ MORE
The OTSP Frame
The five pillars and how they fit together.
30 minutes

Explainer

The opening module of the On The Same Page open workshop. Introduces the methodology, the five-pillar architecture, and the lived-versus-stated discipline. Produces the architectural map for the rest of the day.
Read more about this tool →
Strategy: The Upstream Pillar
Why strategy sits upstream of everything else.
45 minutes

Explainer

Strategy pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches the central argument (strategy is the discipline of choice) through Apple as the worked example, using a condensed Strategy Radar canvas.
Read more about this tool →
Leadership: The Standard-Setting Pillar
How leaders set the standard through behaviour.
30 minutes

Explainer

Leadership pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches leadership as behavioural standard-setting through Satya Nadella's behavioural turn at Microsoft. No canvas; the case study carries the session.
Read more about this tool →
Culture: The Operating System
Culture is the operating practices you actually run.
30 minutes

Explainer

Culture pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches culture as the lived pattern of operating practices through Netflix and No Rules Rules, using a condensed Culture Frame canvas.
Read more about this tool →
Teamwork: The Connective Tissue
Why teamwork is the connective tissue of performance.
30 minutes

Explainer

Teamwork pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches cross-functional discipline through Pixar's Brain Trust. No canvas; the case study carries the session.
Read more about this tool →
Brand: The External Scoreboard
Why brand is the external expression of internal alignment.
30 minutes

Explainer

Brand pillar introduction for the OTSP open workshop. 45 minutes. Teaches brand as the external expression of internal alignment through Ferrari and Patagonia, using a condensed Brand Frame canvas.
Read more about this tool →
OTSP In Action
Apply the five pillars to your own organisation.
90 minutes

Exercise

The afternoon hinge module of the OTSP open workshop. Each participant runs the methodology in miniature on their own organisation: pick a pillar, audit the gap, trace the source, sketch one commitment. Personal worksheet, peer-tested.
Read more about this tool →
The Cadence and the Pathway
The rhythm and route of the OTSP journey.
60 minutes

Explainer

The closing module of the OTSP open workshop. Two panels: the Team Cadence Model showing how OTSP runs across the year, and the Personal Pathway helping each participant identify their own next step.
Read more about this tool →
What you leave with

Three things you walk away with.

Join an open session and get on the same page alongside peers from other organisations.

The five pillars

Understand the five pillars that keep a team aligned.

Spot the gaps

See where your team is out of step.

Know where to start

Leave knowing which pillar to work on first.

How it works

From booking to the room.

one

Book your seat

Choose a date and book online. You get instant confirmation, and an invoice if you need one.

two

Get your details

We send joining instructions, the location or link, and anything to prepare beforehand.

three

Come along

Join a small cohort of peers from other organisations for the session.

four

Take it back

Leave with practical tools and a clear next step to put to work with your own team.

How it works

From purchase to running it.

one

Buy the kit

A one-off purchase, with instant access to every file and a licence for your whole organisation.

two

Download everything

Get the full toolkit as a single download: guides, tools, workbook and slides.

three

Make it yours

Read the facilitator's guide and tailor the deck and materials to your team.

four

Run it

Use the kit as designed and lead your team through the process from start to finish.

In the kit

Everything you need, from start to finish.

The kit is built to be opened and used. No theory to interpret, no convoluted instructions or setup. Everything is ready.

Full Engagement

Everyone collaborates equally and effectively, a carefully designed experience that helps people of all kinds speak up, generate ideas, solve problems and make decisions.

Expert Facilitation

A skilled facilitator guides everyone through the discussions to reach your aims, keeping energy high, making sure everyone contributes, and wrapping up with clear points and actions.

Honest conversations

The discussions teams usually avoid get had openly, and something shifts as a result.

Tools & Techniques

A wide collection of facilitation approaches, from World Cafe to Open Space, Team Canvas to Customer Journey Mapping, chosen to fit your brief.

New Ideas

Fresh thinking might be needed to tackle some of your trickier objectives or most pressing problems.

Tangible Outputs & Action Steps

A clear set of actions to be taken by the team after the workshop to continue improving performance.

In the SESSION

Time well spent, from start to finish.

I've been delivering open workshops for years. They're different beasts to in-person sessions, and I use a considered mix of technology and facilitation techniques to make them effective and engaging experiences. Here's what you can expect when you attend this one.

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Full Engagement

Everyone collaborates equally and effectively, a carefully designed experience that helps people of all kinds speak up, generate ideas, solve problems and make decisions.

Expert Facilitation

A skilled facilitator guides everyone through the discussions to reach your aims, keeping energy high, making sure everyone contributes, and wrapping up with clear points and actions.

Honest conversations

The discussions teams usually avoid get had openly, and something shifts as a result.

Tools & Techniques

A wide collection of facilitation approaches, from World Cafe to Open Space, Team Canvas to Customer Journey Mapping, chosen to fit your brief.

New Ideas

Fresh thinking might be needed to tackle some of your trickier objectives or most pressing problems.

Tangible Outputs & Action Steps

A clear set of actions to be taken by the team after the workshop to continue improving performance.

Is it right for you?

An honest read on fit.

A good fit if
  • You want a practical, working session rather than a lecture
  • You are happy to take part in discussion and activities
  • You can join as an individual or send two or three people
  • You want ideas and tools you can take back to your team
Probably not for you if
  • You are looking for a lecture rather than a working session
  • You want a fully bespoke programme for an intact team, where the team workshop is the better fit
  • You are not ready to act on what you take away
Pearson approached James to help conduct a series of workshops that would take our curriculum workstreams into the unknown. We have been really impressed with how adaptable, responsive and supportive he has been. Working with James has been a fantastic experience and one we would use again in the future.

Common questions.

How do I book a place?

Choose a date on this page, set the number of seats you need, and check out. You will get instant confirmation by email.

Is it online or in person?

Both. Each date runs either in central London or online over Zoom. The format is shown next to each date.

Can I book for more than one person?

Yes. Set the quantity at checkout for the seats you need. Team rates apply for three or more.

What will I walk away with?

A clear, practical grasp of the topic, a few tools you can use straight away, and a digital toolkit to take back to your team.

What if I cannot make the date?

Get in touch and we will move you to another date where we can. If you need a session for your own team, we also run these privately.

Need a hand?

Talk to James first.

If you are not sure whether this is right for your team, a short call is the fastest way to find out. No pressure, no pitch.