Making the Implicit Explicit: Increasing Communication to Cultivate Cohesive Teams

Outline

(5 minutes) Opening + Connection Prompts
(5 minutes) Why is team communication essential?
(5 minutes) Must Haves→ Trust, Adaptability, Consistency –TAC
(10 minutes) Individual Activity-What type of communicator are you? (dominant, influencer, conscientious, steady)
(15 minutes) Small Group Activity–Active Listening Strategies that aid in communication
(10 minutes) Immediate Action Steps→ Strategies and Tools to increase effective communication on teams
(10 minutes) Closing & Questions

Supporting research

Teacher teams: A safe place to work on creating and maintaining a positive school climate
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11218-023-09880-1 Written by: Eva Hammar Chiriac, Camilla Forsber, Robert Thornberg

Why It’s Necessary to Improve Team Communication
https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/business-and-management/resources/why-it-is-necessary-to-improve-team-communication/#:~:text=Better%20communication%20is%20crucial%20for,it%20needs%20to%20be%20done.

Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Daniel Coyle, The Culture Code.

3 Habits to Make Teacher Teams More Impactful Written by: Elisa B. MacDonald
https://ascd.org/blogs/3-habits-to-make-teacher-teams-more-impactful