 | From Busy Groups to High-Performance Teams: Building Trust, Clarity, and Collaboration That Drives Results
High-performance teams do not happen by accident. They are built through trust, clear communication, shared expectations, strong collaboration, and the ability to adapt when challenges arise. Join us with Develefy Consulting on Thursday, June 4th, 11:30am-1:00pm, at Amplify Bloomington The Mill's Classroom. In this interactive 90-minute session, participants will explore what separates a group of people working near each other from a team that performs with purpose, alignment, and accountability.
Using MTa Learning’s Team Kit, participants will engage in a hands-on experiential activity designed to surface real team dynamics in action. Through guided reflection and practical discussion, participants will examine how their teams communicate, make decisions, manage ambiguity, leverage different strengths, and stay focused on shared outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen team performance in their workplaces, organizations, and community leadership roles.
[[Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch!]]
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
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Identify the core behaviors that distinguish a high-performance team from a group of individual contributors.
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Analyze how communication, clarity, trust, and role alignment affect team decision-making and performance during a hands-on team challenge.
- Apply at least one practical strategy to strengthen collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership within their own team or organization.
Speaker: Rusty Shields, Owner & CEO | Develefy Consulting
Rusty Shields is an International Speaker, Master Facilitator, Author, and CEO of Develefy Consulting—known for turning ordinary sessions into unforgettable, spark-filled experiences that fuel engagement, ignite transformation, and drive real-world results. With over 19 years in Learning & Development, Rusty empowers learning professions to move beyond passive content delivery and embrace experiential, learner-centered design. As the creator of The Spark Effect, he teaches professionals how to spark curiosity, activate retention, and kindle meaningful connection through inclusive, emotionally intelligent facilitation. A recognized thought leader in neurodiversity and inclusive learning, Rusty’s signature style blends research-backed frameworks with dynamic storytelling and powerful group facilitation. Rusty is also one of ATD’s MANY talented facilitators, delivering 11 of their certification programs including Training & Facilitation Certificate, Instructional Design Certificate, Adult Learning Certificate, Coaching Certificate & ATD Master Trainer.
Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, Rusty’s mission is clear: Ignite passion. Inspire people. And help others set their learning, leadership, and teams on fire.
This is a Chamber member educational opportunity. You are eligible to participate in this educational opportunity because of your relationship with The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. This is part of the Chamber’s educational outreach program, where members can share their knowledge and resources to support fellow Chamber members. To learn more about submitting an educational opportunity, contact the Chamber at 812.336.6381.
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