Workshop Overview:

Total Time: approx 2 Hours

Workshop Preparations:

Extras:

• Icebreaker game to set a positive team atmosphere and increased willingness to participate
• For the facilitator: How to become a better facilitator

Workshop Objectives: 

Introduce and inspire the team to embark on the journey towards becoming a high-performing team, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and collective success.

Workshop Agenda:

Welcome and Introduction (15 minutes)

• Activity: Icebreaker Game.
  • Start with a fun and engaging icebreaker activity to help team members get to know each other better and create a positive atmosphere.
• Overview: Brief introduction to the workshop objectives and agenda. Emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving organizational success.

1. Understanding High-Performing Teams (30 minutes)

• Presentation:
  • Define what constitutes a High Performing Team.
  • Discuss the characteristics and benefits of High Performing Teams.
  • Share examples of successful teams and their achievements to inspire the team.

2. Team Values and Purpose (20 minutes)

• Activity: Values Exploration
  • Guide the team through a discussion to identify and articulate core values that will guide their work together.
  • Define the team’s purpose and align it with organizational goals.

3. Strengths & Goals (15 minutes)

• Exercise: Strengths and Goals Mapping
  • Have team members identify their individual strengths and goals.
  • Facilitate a discussion on how these strengths can contribute to the team’s success and align with the team’s goals.
  • Encourage team members to share insights and ideas on how they can support each other in achieving shared objectives.

4. Starting a Team Habit (20 minutes)

• Activity: Action Plan Development
  • Break into small groups or pairs.
  • Develop actionable steps and strategies based on the roadmap discussed earlier.
  • Assign responsibilities and set deadlines for implementing these strategies.
  • Encourage creativity and innovative thinking in developing the action plan.

5. Make it stick (10 minutes)

• Activity: Sharing Session
  • Have each group or pair share their action plans with the entire team.
  • Discuss any synergies or opportunities for collaboration between different plans.
  • Facilitate a commitment from each team member to actively contribute to the team’s success and follow through on the action plan.

Wrap-Up and Reflection (10 minutes)

• Reflection: Individual Commitment
  • Give each team member a moment to reflect on what they’ve learned and how they will contribute to the team’s journey towards high performance.
• Closing Remarks: Reinforce key messages and express enthusiasm for the team’s potential.

Conclusion: This workshop is designed to set the stage for the team’s journey towards becoming a high performing unit. By fostering collaboration, defining clear goals, and outlining actionable steps, team members will be inspired and equipped to work together effectively towards achieving shared objectives. Remember, the journey to high performance is a continuous one, and with dedication and teamwork, the team can reach new heights of success and innovation.