Tom Dawson-Squibb at HUM South Africa 2025
The Performance Connection
At the Humans Under Management South Africa 2025 event, Tom Dawson-Squibb presented on enhancing team performance through effective connections.
The talk focuses on the challenges financial advisers face in fostering teamwork and performance. It addresses the crucial question of how to create impactful connections among team members to drive results.
Key insights from the talk include:
Understanding Context: Recognising that everyone comes from different backgrounds and experiences, which affects their interactions.
Creating Performance Connections: Emphasising the importance of building connections that enhance team performance rather than focusing solely on personal relationships.
Addressing Needs: Utilising the SCARF model (Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness) to ensure team members feel valued and engaged.
Encouraging Curiosity: Promoting an environment where advisers are encouraged to ask questions and remain open to feedback.
Watching this video will provide financial advisers with practical strategies to strengthen their team dynamics and improve client relationships, ultimately leading to better performance and results.
