Johari Window WorkshopRead time: 4 minutesThe Johari Window is a model that helps individuals understand their relationships with themselves and others. Developed by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955, it is commonly used in self-awareness, personal development, communication, and group dynamics. The model consists of a four-quadrant grid, representing different aspects of the self as perceived […]
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Personal Values & Motivators WorkshopRead time: 4 minutesToday I want to introduce you to an important part of team performance that doesn’t get enough attention: Personal values. “Personal values” are the things that matter most to you and act as your compass to help you make choices and live with purpose. By understanding your personal values and those […]
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Enhancing Leadership & Relationships Workshop(inspired by insights from the book, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute)Read time: 5 minutesImagine you’re wearing a pair of glasses with tinted lenses that distort the colours of everything around you. The glasses make everything look slightly different than it is — colours are off, and […]
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The Growth Mindset Workshop(inspired by insights from the book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck)Read time: 4 minutesI think a lot about the concept of having a growth mindset.”Growth mindset” is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance rather than being fixed traits.Having a growth […]
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The Emotional Intelligence Workshop(inspired by insights contained in the book Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee)Read time: 6 minutesEmotional Intelligence, or EI, is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions. As well as recognize and influence the emotions of others. It helps you stay calm under […]
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Mastering the Art of Facilitation: How It Differs from Chairing MeetingsRead time: 3 minutesMany believe workshop facilitation is a lot like chairing a meeting. It’s not. Facilitating a workshop demands a distinct set of skills and, more importantly, a fundamentally different attitude. Unlike chairing a meeting, where control and decision-making rest firmly in your hands, effective facilitation requires […]
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How to Improve Motivation in Your Team or Organization(inspired by insights contained in the book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink)Read time: 4.5 minutesDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink explores the science of motivation. It challenges traditional views on what drives human behaviour. Pink identifies […]
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8 Alternatives to Dot Voting (aka Dotmocracy)Read time: 6 minutesDotmocracy, also known as dot voting or sticker voting, is a method where participants use dots or stickers to vote on various options or proposals. While it is a simple and intuitive way to gather group preferences and make decisions, it has several problems and limitations:Lack of Depth […]
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The Leaders Eat Last WorkshopRead time: 3.5 minutesThe book Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek has been highly successful since its release. It became a New York Times bestseller and is influential in leadership and business circles. As of the latest information, the book has sold over a million copies […]
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How to brainstorm with introvertsRead time: 2 minutesBrainstorming in large groups isn’t easy. Often, it’s the loudest voices that dominate. Creating an environment that encourages a free flow of ideas while accommodating diverse personality types can be challenging. To accommodate introverts (and extroverts equally), I like to use the silent yet powerful technique described below. It ensures every participant’s ideas […]
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The Good to Great Workshop(inspired by the book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins)Read time: 4 minutesThe bestselling book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins provides a guide for companies aiming to achieve sustained excellence. Each principle emphasizes organizational […]
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Discover Your “Team Why” Workshop(inspired by Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action)Read time: 4 minutesStart with Why by Simon Sinek is a fantastic resource for understanding the power of purpose-driven leadership. It emphasizes that great leaders and successful organizations often communicate from the inside out, starting with a clear […]
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The How to Win Friends and Influence People WorkshopRead time: 3.5 minutes“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”― Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People Communication, building relationships, and influencing others are key […]
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People WorkshopRead time: 3 minutesThe book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is seminal for its timeless wisdom, practical insights, and potential to empower individuals to lead more fulfilling and impactful lives. Embracing the 7 habits benefits employees individually and contributes to a positive work environment, […]
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Team Balanced Scorecard: How to find a team’s key performance indicators (KPIs)Read time: 2.5 minutesTeams can get fixated on a single measure of performance. To perform at the top of their game, however, it’s best to monitor a balanced range of indicators to fulfil their purpose. This Balanced Scorecard workshop (adapted for teams) helps them find their best […]
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How to improve team decision-makingRead time: 2.5 minutesHow a team makes decisions often goes unquestioned. Especially if there are strong personalities in the group. Using the wrong decision-making style causes problems. For example, people may agree to a decision publicly but not support it, which will cause problems later. If you’re hearing complaints about people not getting things done because […]
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How to prioritize ideas as a teamRead time: 3.5 minutesMost teams make a huge mistake when prioritizing stuff. They use opinions rather than data to decide what order to do things. Normally, the highest-paid person’s opinion. Every organization has limited resources—time, money, manpower, etc. A solid process for prioritizing ideas ensures that resources are allocated to the most important and […]
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What to do before, during and after your workshop?Read time: 3.5 minutesToday, I want to show you a simple process for consistently achieving successful workshop results. It’s my Before, During and After Workshop Checklist, and it applies to any workshop in any situation. This checklist lays out the important things you need to cover to demonstrate to all […]
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Ultimate Workshop Toolkit for TeamsRead time: 1 minuteIn today’s issue, you can download a pack of our most powerful workshop activities to help your teams achieve great things. 100% free. These particular workshops have been chosen because they achieve the 11 most common team outcomes. Each workshop is the best I know for achieving one of these […]
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Fix silo working with the Team Collaboration Contracts workshopRead time: 3 minutesA problem I often hear from members is about teams working in their bubbles without sharing information or resources. In our fast, connected world, working together is important for success. But sometimes, teams work in isolation, not sharing with others. When this happens, each team becomes an […]
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