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Smarter Faster Better Workshop

This workshop helps teams unlock the eight principles of Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg to build motivation, trust, focus and adaptability to achieve more together with less friction.

90 minutes
6-15 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the Smarter Faster Better Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Enhanced team motivation through autonomy and purpose.

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Improved psychological safety and trust among team members.

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Stronger focus and effective goal-setting practices.

When to Use the Smarter Faster Better Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

When teams need to improve productivity and collaboration.

For leaders wanting to build autonomy and motivation in their teams.

How the Smarter Faster Better Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Introduction

In this opening step, participants engage in a discussion about productivity, exploring when they feel most productive and capturing themes such as control, purpose, and teamwork on a flip chart. The session introduces the eight principles from Smarter Faster Better that drive high performance.

2Motivation and Teams

Participants are divided into groups to discuss the influences of motivation and teamwork on performance. Group discussions focus on what fosters motivation and what creates psychological safety within teams, culminating in shared insights that highlight autonomy, purpose, and trust.

3Focus and Goal Setting

This segment emphasizes the importance of focus through mental modeling and goal-setting techniques. Participants select a real work goal, define a stretch goal, and develop SMART goals, sharing their ideas for clarity and actionable feedback.

Key Topics Covered in the Smarter Faster Better Workshop

smarter faster betterteam productivitymotivationcollaborationdecision-makingCharles Duhigghigh performance

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Faster and smarter decision-making using probabilistic thinking.

Project teams navigating complex environments seeking better decision-making.

Organizations aiming to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Individuals looking to enhance their focus and smarter decision-making.

Team Problems the Smarter Faster Better Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Lack of motivation and engagement within teams.

Ineffective communication and collaboration among team members.

Challenges in decision-making in fast-paced environments.

Difficulty in setting and achieving clear goals.

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Managing Others and Decision-Making

Focusing on effective leadership, this step involves practicing decision-making through delegation and probabilistic thinking. Participants engage in a group simulation to respond to fictional challenges, weighing various outcomes to improve decision-making skills.

5Innovation and Learning from Data

Emphasizing the connection between data and innovation, participants brainstorm ways to enhance information sharing and foster a culture of safe experimentation. Ideas are captured on Post-its, encouraging reflection and the grouping of insights.

6Reflection and Commitments

In the final step, participants reflect on their learnings by committing to personal and team actions. Each participant identifies one habit to change and one team action to implement, sharing insights to reinforce accountability.

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