High Performance Is Built, Not Hoped For Building and Sustaining High Performance Teams

High performing teams do not happen by accident. This session explains how performance is built and sustained over time.

2 CPD units 7 October 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

What drives team performance
Why teams underperform
Role clarity and accountability
Communication and trust
Managing conflict productively
Sustaining performance under pressure

Event breakdown

Defining high performance
Team roles and expectations
Accountability systems
Communication practices
Managing conflict
Maintaining motivation
Performance under pressure
Sustaining results

Category: Practice ManagementType: CPD CourseCPD category: Practice Management

Description

Teams often struggle not because of skill gaps, but because of poor structure and unclear expectations. This session focuses on how high performance teams are built and maintained. Attention is given to accountability, communication, and trust. Performance drops when these elements are ignored. Understanding how teams function improves leadership effectiveness and results. High performance requires deliberate effort and consistent behaviour.

Presenters

Leana van der Merwe — Leana van der Merwe is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 18 years of experience in business accounting, audit and corporate governance. A former Audit Director and professional-body Technical and Standards Executive, she has guided more than 14,000 professionals through complex regulatory matters. Leana also serves on the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee and the IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Practice Management.

Requirements

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