Imagine this: A dedicated HR leadership team sits together around a conference table, each member bringing their brilliance to the discussion, yet like many teams, they could benefit from more effective collaboration and trust. Does this resonate with you? That’s what Hartford HealthCare experienced when they realized they wanted a change.
As Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, Hartford HealthCare recognized that its HR team could benefit from comprehensive coaching, more than just another workshop. For excellence in healthcare leadership, HR teams require shared language and practical tools to transform how they work together and influence others throughout the organization.
The Challenge Every HR Team Faces
Hartford HealthCare’s HR Leadership Team had all the right people in place. What they needed was:
- A method to convert personal expertise into collective impact
- Tools for navigating the complex dynamics of trust, psychological safety, and feedback
- The ability to cultivate exemplary leadership across the organization
The challenge wasn’t about fixing something broken, because nothing was broken. The real challenge was to elevate the already good aspects of the leadership team to make them even more exceptional.
The following details what occurred when they collaborated with NuBrick Partners to foster genuine trust through honest assessments, meaningful conversations, and sustainable development work that endures.
A Different Approach to Team Development
Instead of the typical team-building retreat, NuBrick Partners implemented a three-part, systematic approach:
- Deep Individual Understanding
We began with individual and comparative Hogan assessments, providing each leader with insight into their style and how it aligned with others. Rather than labeling, our approach focused on understanding how different leadership styles could work together more effectively. - Collective Alignment
Through an interactive workshop, the team moved from individual insights to collective agreements. They established new ways of engaging, built genuine trust, and created a framework for ongoing effectiveness. - Sustained Momentum
Real change doesn’t happen in a single session. Through ongoing engagement, the team embedded these new practices into their daily interactions and organizational culture.
The Results That Matter
The transformation at Hartford HealthCare proves what’s possible when HR leaders truly unite:
- Shared Language: The team developed common tools and approaches that enhanced their influence across the organization
- Psychological Safety: Open, productive conversations became the norm, not the exception
- Cascading Impact: Their improved leadership practices spread throughout the organization to cultivate a stronger culture overall
“I have been engaged with NuBrick Partners for over 4 years. The experience has been invaluable. The team is exceptionally professional. They have provided individual coaching, advising, team assessments, and team assimilation. Their tools and techniques have enhanced the effectiveness of executives and their teams.”
EVP and Chief People Officer
Why Team Development Matters for Your Organization
HR teams function at the crossroads of strategy and culture. By fostering trust, alignment, and utilizing shared tools, they can:
- Model the leadership behaviors the organization needs
- Navigate complex organizational dynamics more effectively
- Create sustainable culture change that drives business results
Hartford HealthCare’s success story illustrates that investing in HR team development goes beyond merely improving meeting efficiency. A strategic approach to HR team development requires revolutionizing the way leadership is perceived throughout the organization and empowering leaders by helping them improve the skills they already have.
Ready to Unite Your HR Team?
If you’re facing similar challenges in your organization—such as brilliant individuals who could be even more effective as a unified team—let’s discuss how NuBrick Partners experts can help.
Contact us today to explore how we can design a leadership development program that transforms your HR team from good to exceptional.
