Work with Values
What is Work with Values about ?
The method leads to agreement around a set of basic values, with an interpretation that is generally accepted, and clarity about individual and common borders. Each selected value, or ‘virtue’, is examined to clarify boundaries. For instance, when do ‘loyalty’ or ‘straight talking’ become negative? When do their opposites become desirable? This process can quickly de-fuse a conflicted situation, enable and enhance empathy and alignment, and forge a more effective team.
A common understanding of each others’ values, and even consensus about shared values, are often put forward as a vital basis for team-building and alignment of purpose. However communication about values is often ambiguous. For instance, ‘honesty’ can be interpreted to mean stating your judgements of a team member with no reference to the necessity or appropriateness. To prevent or to handle disagreements and conflicts within a team, use Working with Values.
Audience
Is participant experience relevant for Work with Values ?
Audience description for Work with Values
Any group that cares about a common purpose.
Other prerequisites for participants
They need to care about the common purpose of the group, at least to the extent that they take the exercise seriously.
Additional Questions
Does it matter if participants differ widely, eg in age, education or position?
Requirements
Run Through
Online
Yes, with the help of an online whiteboard and experienced facilitation.
Material for
Offline: whiteboard or flipchart if the group is larger than 6; paper for each participant. Sheets with preprinted framework and instructions optional.
Online: prepare whiteboard with the framework.
project
author(s)
ERASMUS +
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union. Find more information about the program and its goals here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/.
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