Team Formation Workshop

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Overview

The Team Formation Workshop is designed to foster collaboration, enhance communication, and establish a strong foundation for team dynamics. Participants will engage in interactive activities that promote understanding of individual work preferences, communication styles, and personal values, ultimately leading to a cohesive team identity.

Key Focus Areas

  1. Team Identity Creation: Participants will brainstorm and select a team name and logo that reflects their collective identity and values.

  2. Communication Preferences: Understanding how each team member prefers to communicate will help in establishing effective collaboration practices.

  3. Work Preferences: Participants will explore their ideal work environments and productivity patterns, allowing for better alignment of tasks and responsibilities.

  4. Personal Values: Identifying and discussing personal values will enhance mutual respect and understanding among team members.

  5. Team Agreement: Establishing a Team Agreement that outlines shared commitments, expected behaviors, and conflict resolution strategies.

Objectives

  • Enhance Team Cohesion: Build a sense of belonging and shared purpose among team members.

  • Improve Communication: Foster open and effective communication channels to facilitate collaboration.

  • Align Work Styles: Identify and respect individual work preferences to optimize team performance.

  • Establish Ground Rules: Create a Team Agreement that sets clear expectations for behavior and accountability.

  • Celebrate Diversity: Recognize and appreciate the diverse strengths and values each member brings to the team.

  • By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clearer understanding of their roles within the team, a shared vision for their collaboration, and actionable strategies to enhance their teamwork moving forward.

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Nicole
Delivery | Agile Coach | Facilitator@Lula
Nicole Swanepoel is an experienced Agile Coach and Delivery Lead, passionate about building high-performing, caring teams. With a background in agile transformation and design thinking, Nicole has guided teams through innovative problem-solving and leadership practices, empowering them to achieve greater collaboration, empathy, and sustainable agility in diverse industries. Loves wine, dogs, long walks on the beach and workshops.

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