Extreme Ownership Workshop

This workshop equips teams with the principles of Extreme Ownership, helping team members take full responsibility for their actions, improve communication, foster trust, and create a culture of accountability that drives performance and collaboration across the team and organisation.

Read time: 6 minutes

In today’s world of teamwork and leadership, it’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day tasks and forget the bigger picture.

This workshop is designed to help you change that.

I will walk you through the concept of Extreme Ownership, a leadership approach that encourages everyone to take full responsibility for their actions, both as individuals and as part of a team.

Why is this important?

Because the success of any team, no matter how talented, relies on accountability.

Without it, problems like finger-pointing, miscommunication, and stalled progress are bound to arise.

And let’s face it, that’s what often happens.

Many teams struggle with ownership, and it is usually because they are trapped in the cycle of blame, waiting for someone else to step in and fix things.

The reality is, most teams fail in this area because it is just easier to point to external factors or others’ mistakes, right?

But when you embrace ownership, you are freeing yourself and your team from the limitations of this mindset.

It is about creating an environment where people stop making excuses and start making progress.

Extreme Ownership is a game-changer for teams.

Not just for the leaders, but for everyone. It empowers individuals, promotes trust, and drives results.

It’s simple, yet powerful.

So, here is why this workshop will have a lasting impact:

By the end of the workshop, you will see how embracing Extreme Ownership is the key to creating stronger, more efficient teams.

Teams that take charge, move forward, and ultimately succeed together.

Let’s get into it…

Workshop Title

Extreme Ownership for High-Performing Teams

Duration: 2.5 hours

Audience: Teams of any size (ideal for 6–20 participants)

Workshop Objectives

 Understand and apply the key principles of Extreme Ownership.
Identify and address areas where accountability can be improved within the team.
Practice prioritising tasks and executing them effectively.
Learn to foster teamwork and empower others through decentralised command.
Develop action plans to enhance personal and team accountability moving forward.

Materials Needed

 Whiteboard or flip chart
Markers
Sticky notes
Printed handouts with key principles from the book
Timer
 Prepared case studies or examples for group discussions

Workshop Plan

Introduction & Setting the Stage (10 min)

Purpose: Briefly introduce the core concepts of extreme ownership and what participants will gain from the session.

Facilitator's Tip: Engage the group by asking them to reflect on their understanding of leadership and accountability.

Activity:

Key Principles of Extreme Ownership (20 min)

Purpose: Introduce the key principles of "Extreme Ownership" and explain how they impact leadership and team performance.

Facilitator's Tip: Keep the explanation short and focus on making each principle practical and relatable.

Content Overview:

Take Full Responsibility

No Excuses

Decentralised Command

Prioritise and Execute

Cover and Move

Simplicity

Discipline Equals Freedom

Activity:

Interactive Activity: Accountability Mapping (30 min)

Purpose: Help participants identify where accountability is strong or weak in their team and learn how to take ownership in areas that need improvement.

Instructions:

Case Study: Applying Extreme Ownership (30 min)

Purpose: Apply the insights to a real-world scenario and practice problem-solving as a team.

Instructions:

Discussion (5 minutes):

Accountability Partner Exercise (30 min)

Purpose: Encourage participants to practice holding each other accountable and taking ownership of their actions.

Instructions:

Reflection & Action Plan (20 min)

Purpose: Reinforce the learning and encourage commitment to applying extreme ownership in the workplace.

Instructions:

Activity:

Wrap-Up (10 min)

Facilitation Tips

Conclusion

Adopting the principles of Extreme Ownership can transform the way your team works, communicates, and performs.

By taking full responsibility for actions and outcomes, teams can break free from the cycle of blame and shift their focus to problem-solving and growth.

This workshop offers a practical approach to building accountability, trust, and collaboration, empowering each individual to contribute to the collective success.

When everyone embraces ownership, teams become more efficient, resilient, and focused on achieving their goals.

The true power of leadership lies not in controlling every detail but in fostering a culture where every team member takes responsibility for their part in the bigger picture.

If you’re ready to see real change, this workshop will equip you with the tools to take action and create a high-performing, accountable team.

If you want the slides and handouts for this workshop, they are in my Bestselling Book Workshops Bundle.

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