Develop: Talking about Team Personality
Updated
by
Amy Thomas
Implementing a new platform in your organization is a complex process. We've created this guide to help you plan the topics to cover in your "Introduction to Develop" session with your senior leaders.
Objective: Introduce & utilize Develop to foster team understanding & communication by focusing on the power of personality insights.
Duration: 90 minutes
Target Audience: 35 senior leaders across 8 teams, representing various departments.
Conversational Flow & Agenda
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- HR Leader welcomes everyone & sets the stage.
- Briefly introduces "Develop" as a post-hire team building & manager empowerment tool.
- Highlights the session's focus on leveraging personality insights for better team dynamics.
- Provides an overview of the agenda, emphasizing interactive discussions & takeaways.
- Accessing & Navigating "Develop" (10 minutes)
- Guides everyone to log into the system & find their respective teams.
- Demonstrates how to access the Team Personality Report, explaining the different sections.
- Briefly touches upon the key features like Team Personality Traits, Team Superpower, etc.
- Ensures everyone is comfortable navigating the platform before proceeding.
- Team Personality Traits & Superpower (15 minutes)
- Breakout 1: Teams discuss their superpower, strengths & potential risks (5 minutes).
- Sharing: Each team shares insights & examples of leveraging their superpower (10 minutes).
- Team Blind Spots (15 minutes)
- Breakout 2: Teams select a blind spot & discuss reflection questions & action item (5 minutes).
- Sharing: Teams highlight key takeaways & potential strategies to address the blind spot (10 minutes).
- Individual Contributions & Learning Opportunities (20 minutes)
- Breakout 3: Teams explore individual strengths & learning opportunities based on personality traits (10 minutes).
- Sharing: Teams share appreciation for individual contributions & discuss potential collaboration improvements (10 minutes).
- Interactive Conversations with Coach Bo (15 minutes)
- Breakout 4: Small groups use Coach Bo to gain further insights into team dynamics & individual strengths (5 minutes).
- Sharing: Groups share interesting discoveries & potential applications of the insights (10 minutes).
- Conclusion & Next Steps (10 minutes)
- What did we learn? How did it feel?
- Group Leader summarizes key takeaways & reinforces the value of personality insights.
- How can we use this with our teams and build this into what we do organizationally?
- Encourages teams to continue using "Develop" for ongoing team development.
- Suggests potential follow-up activities or discussions to further embed the learnings.
Structured Checklist with Questions by Section
Team Personality Traits & Superpower
- Do you agree with your team's superpower?
- Can you share examples of when your team has used its superpower effectively?
- What are some potential risks associated with your team's superpower?
Team Blind Spots
- Which blind spot resonates most with your team?
- How does this blind spot impact your team's dynamics & performance?
- What action items can you implement to address this blind spot?
Individual Contributions & Learning Opportunities
- What strengths do individual team members bring to the table?
- Are there opportunities for individuals to leverage their strengths even more?
- How can team members support each other's learning & development?
Interactive Conversations with Coach Bo
- What new insights did you gain about your team's personality?
- How can you apply these insights to improve collaboration & communication?
- What further questions do you have about leveraging personality insights for your team?
Structured Format
- Clear introduction & agenda setting.
- Guided navigation of the "Develop" platform.
- Structured breakout sessions with specific questions & time limits.
- Dedicated sharing time for each activity to foster collective learning.
- Interactive conversations with Coach Bo to deepen understanding.
- Concluding remarks & suggestions for next steps.
Additional Considerations
- HR Leader should circulate during breakouts to offer support & ensure engagement.
- Encourage open & honest communication while maintaining a respectful environment.
- Emphasize the practical applications of personality insights for team effectiveness.
- Adapt the agenda & time allocation based on group dynamics & participation levels.
