There is much research which has pointed to what creates a strong team culture. Culture is “HOW WE DO THINGS here”. In today’s world of ongoing change in team composition, helping teams quickly own and articulate the culture they are forming, the more quickly members of the team understand the boundaries, how things are done, and what’s valued. This is an important part of creating shared expectations so teams and pull in alignment. When new team members join, this will help them understand how things operate, and what adjustments may be needed to individual styles.
One of the more fun activities I have created in last year is a spin off on some work I have done for a decade now using visual cards to create a shared vision. While we often use a one set of photographs to explore vision, I thought that it would be impactful (and fun!) for a team I was working with in a half day session to bring a set of individual set of stickers which they could use in response to certain questions.
I asked them to individually pick and share photos to represent:
Where do you see the team right now?
What’s the biggest challenge for the team?
What’s the biggest opportunity for the team right now?
Where do you want to be as a team six months from now?
One at a time, we explored these questions. Each time, each team member posted their sticker choice and shared their response. It was interesting for the team to see the similarities that came up, and the differences that existed.
In the final stages of the team dialogue, the team t noted common ground, and came up with their shared "team vision story", an overarching tapestry of vision photos/stickers.
What are the conversations you want to have around vision as a team?
Best wishes,
Jennifer
One of the more fun activities I have created in last year is a spin off on some work I have done for a decade now using visual cards to create a shared vision. While we often use a one set of photographs to explore vision, I thought that it would be impactful (and fun!) for a team I was working with in a half day session to bring a set of individual set of stickers which they could use in response to certain questions.
I asked them to individually pick and share photos to represent:
Where do you see the team right now?
What’s the biggest challenge for the team?
What’s the biggest opportunity for the team right now?
Where do you want to be as a team six months from now?
One at a time, we explored these questions. Each time, each team member posted their sticker choice and shared their response. It was interesting for the team to see the similarities that came up, and the differences that existed.
In the final stages of the team dialogue, the team t noted common ground, and came up with their shared "team vision story", an overarching tapestry of vision photos/stickers.
What are the conversations you want to have around vision as a team?
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
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Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
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