Building Effective Teams at McPhillips (Wellington) Limited
Overview
Client: McPhillips (Wellington) Limited
Project: CPD Accredited ‘Building Effective Teams’ Workshop
Overview
McPhillips (Wellington) Limited, a leading civil engineering and construction contractor, sought to enhance the leadership and teamwork capabilities of its senior personnel. As part of their commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), they engaged Oraculum to deliver our accredited ‘Building Effective Teams’ workshop.

The Challenge
McPhillips recognized that strong team dynamics and effective leadership are critical to project success. They aimed to invest in their senior team’s professional development to improve project outcomes, enhance collaboration, and elevate management effectiveness across their business.
Our Approach
Oraculum designed and delivered a bespoke workshop to 12 of McPhillips’ senior team members. The session focused on:
✅ Understanding high-performing team dynamics
✅ Enhancing leadership skills to drive project success
✅ Improving communication and collaboration
✅ Practical strategies to build trust and accountability within teams
Using a mix of theory, interactive exercises, and real-world construction scenarios, the workshop provided actionable insights that attendees could immediately apply in their roles.
The Impact
The training was well received, with attendees highlighting the practical relevance of the content. One participant shared:
“Overall great course. It’s going to create great managers and will improve the quality of how they run their projects.”
By investing in structured CPD training, McPhillips has equipped their senior team with the tools to drive continuous improvement in project delivery, leadership, and team cohesion.
Conclusion
The success of this workshop demonstrates the value of targeted professional development in construction leadership. Oraculum continues to support contractors like McPhillips in building high-performing teams that deliver excellence on every project.