1. Building a Strong Team Culture

2. Let’s Define Team Culture
Culture is the way an organization “does business” Culture is what we say, what we do and what we value
Building a Strong Team Culture

3. Why a Team Culture is Important?
Less than 50% of employees know their organization’s vision, mission and values.
21% of job seekers consider a company’s culture when deciding to accept a job offer
18% of employees reported that culture is a benefit that would increase employment and loyalty
88% of millennials are actively looking for a fun work environment
Data is from TinyPulse
Building a Strong Team Culture

4. It is easy to say, but hard to execute!
"Remember, teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability." -- Patrick Lencioni
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." --Phil Jackson
"Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." --Mattie Stepanek
"None of us is as smart as all of us." --Ken Blanchard
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” -- Helen Keller
Just have the group comment on the quotes, but with the emphasis of the discussion on how hard it is to intentionally work on nurturing and supporting a team culture.
Building a Strong Team Culture

5. Building a Great Team Culture
Building a Strong Team Culture

6. Components of a Strong Team Culture
Creating a Shared Team Visions and Direction
Agreeing Values, Practices and Behaviors
Building Team identity
Setting Goals and Facilitating Results
Appreciating and Using Team Differences
Strengthening Team Capabilities
Being Mutually Accountable
Exploring Possibilities and Perspectives
Driving for Results and Challenging the Process
Building a Strong Team Culture