A one-day workshop (virtual or classroom)
If a team is giving cause for concern, whether subjectively in terms of perception or more objectively in terms of its performance metrics, it may well be that the team is not functioning as well as it could with its existing resources. If there is no shared sense of purpose – no vision, no mission – then it is all too likely that energies are not being properly directed, that inefficiencies are arising and that the team is failing.
In situations such as this, a team identity day can be invaluable, helping the team establish a sense of direction, of purpose, of identity.
Learning Objectives
- This workshop usually has two very specific outcomes. First, a draft (or revised) vision and mission statements, sometimes expressed as a ‘Team Charter’.
- And secondly, an agreed set of next steps. Individual participants tend to come away from the event, inspired and motivated, with an increased sense of purpose and commitment and a better understanding of their own role as well as that of the team as a whole.
Workshop information
Workshop outline
1. Introductions / scene setting
- Why are we here?
- What do we all want to achieve?
- What will be important to ensure we get the most from the day?
2. Beginning the journey to team identity
- In what way we do we operate as a team now?
- What examples do we have of working well together?
- What are some of our biggest practical challenges in working together?
- Team SWOT analysis
3. Who are our competitors?
- Internal and external? (Depending on context)
- Can they provide a better service than us?
- What are the consequences for us as a team?
4. Team perception
- How are we perceived by the business?
- How are we perceived by our clients/customers/end users?
- How do we see ourselves?
- How do we see ourselves in the future?
5. Added value
- What is added value?
- How can we provide it?
- Are we focusing on the right things?
- Want v need v expect
6. Our team identity
- Who are we and what do we do?
- Why does our team ultimately exist?
- What are we here to deliver?
- Who relies on us?
- Who do we rely on for success?
- What consistencies in delivery must we demonstrate?
7. Our vision for success
- What is a vision?
- Why do we need a vision?
- What is our draft vision statement?
- What is a mission?
- What is our draft mission statement?
8. Review
- What is our team vision?
- Do we have clarity about our team identity and approach?
- What is our team charter?
- What are some of our immediate next steps?
