Kick-Off Retreat
A staff retreat to establish team bonds and successfully launch a new team or project with shared goals in mind.
Course Description
One of the biggest challenges that new and established groups face as they work together are misunderstandings and misinterpretations or values, needs, and expectations. How one person defines “respect” may be radically different from how others do depending on their diverse perspectives which can lead to unfulfilled expectations and conflict. This is why community agreements and value exploration circles are such an important tool for your classroom or team.If “change” is part of your daily conversations with your team, this experience is for you. Whether you’re starting a new quarter, a new project or new team, the “Kick-Off Retreat” provides you with a positive and memorable retreat. In a supportive and safe environment, your team will have the opportunity to hear and express what they need to be successful, feel supported, and collaborate. You’ll work together to explore values and create team/ meeting agreements using a truly inclusive process that is reflective of the diversity on your teams.
Length
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2 - 2.5 hours long
Issues Addressed
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Awkwardness working on a new project or team with people you don’t know
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Misunderstandings in your team dynamics and roles
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Assumptions about people who are are different from each other and yourself
Learning
Outcomes
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Dispelling Assumptions
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Experience activities that will challenge your assumptions about your colleagues and uncover similarities you would never expect to find
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Exploring Shared Values
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Set new goalss, create new agreements, or identify your values as a team. Prepare your team for success with shared mindset tools
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Creating New Professional Bonds
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Form or deepen bonds with colleagues and walk away knowing you have reliable team members you can count on for immediate support
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Structure
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Secure Zoom Meeting Format
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Audio and Video required during the meeting.
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Paper and Pen Needed