Developing a Vision: It Takes a Team

Course Description:

This program is designed for use by a leader and his or her team. The activities it contains are intended to bring a more cohesive focus to a team's mission and how its members will work together to accomplish it.

Two central considerations underlie the program. First, people must have a common purpose or objective as a team in order to coordinate their actions continuously. This purpose includes understanding the relevance of the team's work to the larger organization. Second, healthy and effective teams reaffirm all team members as caring, respected individuals who matter and make contributions to others. While this consideration may seem obvious, it is frequently lost or neglected because of preoccupation with "getting work done."

Team-building activities minimally should address both of these considerations. This one day workshop is an opportunity for team members to build healthier, stronger relationships with one another, to reaffirm their collective purpose, and to plan steps to improve team effectiveness.

Key objectives:

  • Become committed to a shared vision of the team's work
  • Appreciate and respect the individuals on the team and their collective role
  • Develop clearer agreements about how team members must conduct themselves in coordinating with others
  • Expand your understanding of the team's work in achieving its vision