BOSTON– Today, refine+focus, a Boston-based innovation and leadership consultancy, announces the launch of its next-generation Team Development Program: a real-time, real-life solution for building stronger, smarter, more adaptive teams without the time sink of traditional offsites or outdated training. What if team development actually worked without pulling people away from work? If you’re looking for high-impact teams, minimal disruption, and real results, this is the solution you need.
“Teamwork is forged in the everyday moments where pressure, conflict, and creativity collide,” said Purnima Thakre, CEO of refine+focus. “That’s where we show up. This isn’t about irrelevant exercises or offsites. It’s about helping teams grow together, right in the midst of their day-to-day work challenges and turning those moments into breakthroughs.”
“Refine the chaos. Focus the energy,” added Zach Braiker, Chief Business Officer of refine+focus. “Every team is full of energy, ideas, emotions, urgency. In that noise is real potential. At refine+focus, we help teams hit pause, find clarity, and align around what really matters. That’s when momentum builds, not just in productivity, but in purpose, trust, and lasting capability.”
Designed for today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving work environments, the refine+focus program embeds team development directly into the flow of work. No staged scenarios. No hotel ballrooms. Just minimum disruption and maximum return.
Why Now?
Offsites, one-off workshops, and generic training don’t stick. They interrupt real work and often fade before they make a lasting difference. refine+focus flips the script by integrating coaching with real-time collaboration and challenges, helping teams become more innovative, proactive, and resilient.
What Makes It Work
- Real-Time, Real-Life:
Traditional team training often takes place in artificial environments far from the actual pressures and priorities teams face. This program is different. Coaching happens in the moment, during real meetings, real challenges, and real decision-making. Instead of stepping away from the work, teams learn through the work. This approach creates stronger relevance, deeper learning, and immediate impact right where it matters most. - Minimum Time, Maximum Return:
Time is every team’s most limited resource. That’s why this program is designed to fit into existing workflows without adding to the burden. Short, high-impact sessions and tools are embedded into routines, helping teams unlock insights and build habits without lengthy interruptions. - Built-In Innovation Mindset:
Change is constant and today’s teams need more than just good communication. They need the ability to adapt quickly, test ideas, and learn fast. This program equips teams with the mindset and skills to thrive under pressure: to stay open, curious, and creative even when facing uncertainty. By embedding innovation into daily practices, teams become more resilient and forward-thinking, ready for whatever comes next.
Results Teams Can Expect:
- From reactive to proactive
- From rigid to adaptive
- From stuck to innovative
Led by Purnima Thakre and Zach Braiker, who bring 20+ years of experience across startups, Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and governments, refine+focus combines strategic clarity, deep coaching, and creative culture-building to help teams perform and transform.
