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What Matters Workshop

This is interactive workshop that helps teams identify what genuinely matters to them and consciously let go of what doesn't. (Based on insights from "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson)

120 minutes
8-16 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the What Matters Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Clarity on individual and team priorities leading to focused efforts.

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Improved team alignment and shared understanding of success.

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Reduced feelings of overwhelm and burnout through prioritization.

When to Use the What Matters Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

Leadership teams wanting to enhance strategic focus and alignment.

Project teams overwhelmed by numerous competing priorities.

How the What Matters Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Step 1: The Overwhelm Audit

Participants identify current demands and visualize competing priorities through sticky notes, sparking discussion on the challenges of equal attention.

2Step 2: The Values Underneath

Individuals distinguish between chosen values and absorbed expectations by sorting their priorities, fostering deeper understanding and awareness.

3Step 3: The Productive Struggle Test

Participants categorize their struggles using a grid to identify which are worth pursuing and which should be let go, promoting clarity in decision-making.

4Step 4: The Priority Protection Round

Each participant creates a Personal Priority Grid to specify commitments on what to protect, reduce, or release, ensuring actionable outcomes.

Key Topics Covered in the What Matters Workshop

team prioritiesproductivityvaluesburnoutdecision fatiguefocuscommitment

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Specific actionable commitments that enhance productivity.

Departments undergoing organizational change or restructuring.

Teams experiencing burnout and decision fatigue seeking clarity.

Managers aiming to improve team collaboration and reduce wasted effort.

Team Problems the What Matters Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Burnout from managing too many competing demands.

Decision fatigue caused by unclear priorities.

Lack of alignment within teams on what matters most.

Inability to distinguish between productive and unproductive struggles.

5Step 5: The Team Alignment Conversation

Small groups develop a Team Commitment Charter, agreeing on collective priorities and accountability measures, enhancing team alignment.

6Step 6: Personal Commitment and Close

Participants lock in personal commitments and schedule accountability check-ins, reinforcing the importance of follow-through beyond the workshop.

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