Foundations For Teams Workshop
General Themes:
- Individual skills and qualities identification
- Appreciation of the contributions others have to play in reaching goals
- Impact of values in relationships and teams
- Key strategies to establishing a base to build strong teams
This session utilizes a series of active learning experiences to assist participants in understanding the role trust plays in developing and maintaining both personal and work relationships. So often, staff development programs concentrate on other aspects of peer and relationship building such as communication, mentoring, coaching etc.; however, without a true sense of trust, these programs can be jeopardized. Participants get an opportunity in this session to identify their personal gifts (skills and qualities). They then have an opportunity to observe the gifts others possess. Then, through a series of activities, they discover the importance of their gifts to the team and the benefits of the gifts of others, in terms of accomplishing tasks and enhancing personal and organizational success. Through this, rather than feeling threatened by other individuals, they learn to value their own contribution and respect that of others.
Expected Outcomes:
- Discover, affirm and inventory personal qualities and skills
- Observe the skills and qualities of others and the positive impact pooling resources can have in reaching goals
- Develop self confidence in themselves and trust in others
- Discover the impact of values in terms of personal/work satisfaction, teams and relationships
Recommended Number of Participants: 40 (larger groups can be accommodated)