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Turn the Ship Around Workshop

Help participants understand the principles of the "leader-leader" model and practice using them in real-world scenarios, fostering a culture of shared leadership and accountability. (Based on insights from "Turn the Ship Around!" by L. David Marquet)

90 minutes
6-15 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the Turn the Ship Around Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Participants will adopt a leader-leader mindset, increasing initiative across the team.

2

Teams will learn to communicate effectively using 'I intend to...' statements, fostering accountability.

3

When to Use the Turn the Ship Around Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

When teams struggle with decision-making and seek to enhance ownership and accountability.

For organizations transitioning from traditional hierarchies to a more decentralized leadership model.

How the Turn the Ship Around Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Introduction

In this opening segment, participants are introduced to the leader-leader model and its core pillars: Control, Competence, and Clarity. The purpose of the workshop is also shared, emphasizing the goal of decentralizing leadership.

2Setting the Intent

Participants reflect on their current responsibilities and rewrite them as 'intent' statements, promoting a shift from a permission-based mindset to one of ownership. They share these intents with the group to foster accountability.

3Role-Playing Scenarios

In small teams, participants engage in role-playing exercises based on realistic scenarios that typically centralize leadership. This activity encourages them to apply the leader-leader principles, focusing on initiative and decision-making without waiting for permission.

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Key Topics Covered in the Turn the Ship Around Workshop

leadership workshopshared leadershipleader-leader modelteam empowermentaccountabilitydecision-makingworkshop facilitation

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Enhanced trust and collaboration will lead to improved team dynamics and performance.

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Real-world applications of shared leadership principles will empower teams to tackle challenges confidently.

To address recurring issues that require initiative from all team members.

During team-building retreats focused on enhancing collaboration and trust.

When preparing teams for new projects that demand proactive leadership.

Team Problems the Turn the Ship Around Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Dependency on managers for decisions leading to delays and reduced initiative.

Lack of accountability among team members, resulting in missed responsibilities.

Centralized decision-making causing frustration and disengagement within teams.

Insufficient trust and collaboration hindering effective teamwork and problem-solving.

Reflection and Action Planning

Participants reflect on their learnings and commit to specific actions they will take to practice leader-leader thinking in their work. They share these actions to create a collective commitment to shared leadership.

5Closing Discussion

The workshop concludes with a review of the three pillars and a celebration of the team's progress, reinforcing the commitment to lead regardless of position.

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