Polarity Mapping
This is a practical, interactive workshop where your team will learn how to use polarity maps to explore a real tension they face, uncover the benefits and risks on both sides, and agree on simple actions to keep the right balance in their work.
✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants
What You'll Achieve with the Polarity Mapping Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Increased clarity on team tensions and how to manage them.
Enhanced collaboration by balancing competing values effectively.
Concrete action items to maintain equilibrium in team dynamics.
When to Use the Polarity Mapping Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When teams face recurring conflicts that hinder productivity.
During strategic planning sessions to balance competing priorities.
How the Polarity Mapping Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Welcome and Warm-Up
In this initial phase, participants will reflect on past experiences where opposing ideas coexisted. Quick shares will help set the stage for understanding polarity.
2Identify a real team tension
The team will discuss and identify one recurring tension they face. Suggestions will be captured, and the group will vote to select one specific tension to explore further.
3Build the Polarity Map
Using a 4-quadrant map, the team will analyze the selected tension. They will document what is positive about focusing on each side and the potential pitfalls of over-focusing on either side.
4Spot the warning signs and actions
In this step, participants will identify warning signs that indicate an imbalance and brainstorm small, actionable steps to maintain equilibrium moving forward.
Key Topics Covered in the Polarity Mapping Workshop
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