Agreeing on Ways of Working
Establish practical day-to-day approaches that enable effectiveness. Create operating principles to guide decisions, design processes for critical workflows, establish predictable team rhythms, and define how you'll interact with stakeholders.
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What You'll Achieve with the Agreeing on Ways of Working Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Clear operating principles that guide team decisions.
Documented processes for 3-4 critical workflows.
Agreed team rhythms that create predictability.
When to Use the Agreeing on Ways of Working Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
A newly formed team needing to establish clear communication practices.
A team experiencing friction in workflows seeking to improve efficiency.
How the Agreeing on Ways of Working Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Opening & Discovering What Works and What Doesn't
In this segment, participants will be welcomed and the objectives will be set. A discussion will surface current ways of working that help and hinder the team through individual reflections, silent posting, and group discussions.
2Understanding Ways of Working
Participants will learn the definition of ways of working, their importance, and the four components that define effective team operations. This mini-teach will clarify the difference between principles, processes, and expectations.
3Establishing Operating Principles
The team will create guiding principles that define how they operate. Through brainstorming and group discussion, participants will refine and agree on a set of 5-8 actionable principles to guide their daily work.
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Key Topics Covered in the Agreeing on Ways of Working Workshop
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