💬 TEAM COMMUNICATION
Build Team Unity
● OBJECTIVE: To establish regular communication to proactively address team needs and conflict
Top teams are honest with one another and proactive problem solvers. Not everyone on the team needs be best friends, but everyone must respect one another. Teammates must also be honest with one another about concerns.
Giving and receiving "fraternal correction" is one of the keys to success and happiness in life. Teams are made up of individuals with different personalities, past experiences, and thoughts. Conflict and differing opinions are inevitable.
Direct, honest, and compassionate communication is a must for unity. Everyone can agree that negativity, gossip, cliques, bullying, and egos will ruin any team.
📅Exercise 1: Schedule Weekly Team Meeting
You will schedule a weekly 15-minute team meeting (at least among the starters)
[ Write your scheduled meeting time ]
Example: Mondays at 6:00 PM after practice
📊Exercise 2: Team Health Check
At the beginning of every meeting, each individual will fill out the below form and answer the questions for themselves, and then share any concerns with the team openly in a direct and respectful way.
| Team Issue | Scale of 1-10 (10 being good) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🗣️ Gossip | 12345678910 | Notes... |
| ⛈️ Negativity | 12345678910 | Notes... |
| 😠 Bullying | 12345678910 | Notes... |
| 👑 Egos | 12345678910 | Notes... |
| 👥 Cliques | 12345678910 | Notes... |
💡 How to Use This Tool:
- 1.Each team member fills out the form individually before the meeting
- 2.Rate each category from 1-10 (10 = no issues, 1 = major problems)
- 3.Add notes about specific incidents or concerns
- 4.Share openly but respectfully during the meeting
- 5.Develop action plans to address any areas scoring below 7
UNITY THROUGH COMMUNICATION!
Great teams don't avoid conflict—they address it directly and respectfully. By meeting weekly and honestly assessing team health, you create an environment where problems are solved before they become destructive. Remember: You're building more than a team—you're building a brotherhood.
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