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What We Are Not Saying

A carefully structured workshop that creates a safe container for teams to surface unspoken concerns, worries, and tensions that are undermining trust, performance, or collaboration.

120 minutes
8-16 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the What We Are Not Saying Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Teams surface and address unspoken concerns, leading to improved communication.

2

Increased trust among team members fosters a more collaborative environment.

3

When to Use the What We Are Not Saying Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

A team identified communication gaps in a recent Temperature Check and seeks to address them.

Team leaders feel their team is holding back on important discussions and want to create a safe space for honesty.

How the What We Are Not Saying Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Step 1: Create the Container

Establish psychological safety by setting ground rules and explaining the importance of discussing unspoken concerns.

2Step 2: Silent Reflection and Anonymous Surfacing

Participants privately reflect and write down their unspoken concerns on index cards, ensuring anonymity.

3Step 3: Surface Concerns Aloud

Read the anonymous concerns aloud, allowing team members to claim them if they choose, fostering open discussion.

4Step 4: Cluster and Prioritize Concerns

Organize the concerns into themes and use dot voting to prioritize the top 2-4 concerns to address.

Key Topics Covered in the What We Are Not Saying Workshop

team communicationtrust buildingconflict resolutioncollaborationhonestyteam performance

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Clear action plans with assigned responsibilities enhance accountability.

4

Reduced tension within the team promotes a healthier work atmosphere.

Internal HR partners want to support teams with low trust and high political behavior.

Consultants are working with teams that have a history of avoiding difficult conversations.

Project teams are facing obvious tensions but have not directly addressed them in meetings.

Team Problems the What We Are Not Saying Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Unspoken concerns that drain team energy and erode trust.

Communication gaps that lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Avoidance of difficult conversations causing unresolved tensions.

Lack of clarity on roles and responsibilities contributing to frustration.

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Step 5: Explore and Understand

Facilitate a discussion on the prioritized concerns to understand their impact and what needs to change.

6Step 6: Create Action Plan

Develop a concrete action plan for each prioritized concern, assigning owners and timelines for follow-up.

7Step 7: Commit and Close

Review commitments, acknowledge the difficulties faced, and clarify next steps to ensure accountability.

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