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ICF PCC & ACTC certified. Executive, Leadership, Team & Business Coaching. Organization Change, Development, and culture.

The Value of Getting to Know Each Other Better in Teams This is part 2 in a serie of articles that describes possible steps in a team coaching journey. What are the benefits: 1. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration: When team members know each other well, they are more likely to communicate openly and effectively, leading to better collaboration and problem-solving. 2. Improved Team Dynamics: Understanding the thinking and behaving preferences of team members can lead to improved team dynamics, as it helps individuals understand what everyone else brings to the team and how to best interact with their counterparts. 3. Increased Trust: Team activities that facilitate getting to know each other better can foster trust among team members, which is critical for effective teamwork. 4 Identifying Strengths and Gaps: Getting to know individual team members can help the team to identify each individual's strengths, improvement areas and perspectives which is essential for effective team cooperation. Activity for Getting to Know Each Other Better in Teams There are various activities and games that can be used to facilitate getting to know each other better in teams. As an example we used the personal user manual (drawify.com). First every individual made his/her personal manual. Than they shared it in small groups (3ppl). And in the end the whole group shared their insights together. Although the group knew each other for years, they where amazed that they learned a lot of things of each other that they didn’t know yet. Conclusion In conclusion, the value of getting to know each other better in teams cannot be overstated. It leads to enhanced communication, improved team dynamics, increased trust, personal growth, and a more cohesive and effective team overall. Utilizing various activities and games can help facilitate this process and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

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