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Setup the human system foundation
Start here. The foundational moves every new team makes together.
Framework
Building our Human System
You have a new team and you are wondering where to start. You begin with the foundational elements, while setting up the work system in parallel. Then, as the team settles into a rhythm, dive a little deeper to discover individual/collective identities and values. Continue to introduce play, build capabilities, strengthen the team and its collaborations, as needed.
02
Discover our identity & what we value
Then make identity and motivation explicit, individually and as a team.
As needed
Introduce play with our team
Leverage after the first two stages, whenever the team needs connection.
As needed
Strengthen the team system
Reach for these when the work reveals a gap.
Learn to facilitate effective meetings
Understand and hone your communication patterns
Marsha Acker
Give and get feedback
Radical Candor
As needed
Strengthen multi-team collaborations
Scale the human system beyond a single team.
Reflect on ways of working across teams
Retrospectives
Build a team to team alliance