High-performing teams can drive innovation by creating quality work. Here are some ways executive leadership training can help maintain these teams.

• Strategic thinking. These trainings can engage leaders in scenarios that mimic real-world challenges. They push leaders to adopt a systems-thinking approach, evaluating how different workplace functions connect with each other and how decisions made in one area can spread through the workplace.
• Decision-making agility. This style of education can also equip leaders with decision-making models that can help them sort through vast amounts of information and act quickly under pressure.
• Developing emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence training can help leaders refine their capacity to manage both their emotions and those of their team members.
• Conflict resolution and better communication. In addition, these courses provide leaders with active listening skills and can help facilitate open dialogue. Role-playing and guided peer discussions can help leaders obtain these skills.

For more information, read “Building high-performance teams through executive education” from the International Institute for Management Development.