Teambuilding with Style

Teambuilding with Style is a workshop designed to help intact teams work more productively. The best way to improve teamwork and leadership is to ensure intent matches effect as closely as possible and that co-workers feel heard and understood. This can be accomplished by focusing on communication.

DiSC is a well-known tool that helps individuals understand their communication style in a quick and easy way and allows them to identify the style of others, so they can flex for improved interactions.We use Tuckman’s stages of team development and the DiSC communications tool as the framework for this highly interactive workshop that builds self-awareness, sets the stage for open dialogue, and provides the opportunity to define roles and responsibilities.

Objectives:

After attending Teambuilding with Style, participants will be able to:

• Understand the elements of an effective team
• Agree on roles and responsibilities
• Recognize differences as an asset
• Learn about DiSC communication styles
• Discover personal preferences
• Identify possible communication hurdles based on style
• Learn and practice how to flex style, for improved teamwork
• Develop team contract

Agenda

• Welcome & Introductory Activity:
  • The Productivity Game
• Stages of a Successful Team
  • Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
• Defining our Vision for Team Success
• From Group to Team
• Roles and Responsibilities
  • Discussion and Activity
• Effective Team Interactions
• Introductions to DiSC Communication Styles
  • Understanding Other Styles
• Enhancing Team Communication by learning to style-flex
• Establishing Team Norms
  • New rules of engagement
  • Discussion and Activity
• Performing:New Team in Action
  • Defining Team Goals
  • Creating Action Plans
• Wrap Up
• Next steps
  • Accountability and Responsibilities

Timing

3-6 hours, depending on client needs

Materials

Handouts, activities, worksheets and tip sheet

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