Team Tools
A suite of tools to download and use today.
Want to make a difference in how people experience work? All Team Tools can be brought to you in an engaging and hands-on mini-workshop. Learn about booking yours.
All Humans Share the Same Needs
Universal Needs is a framework centered on the idea that all human behavior stems from an attempt to meet a need we have in that moment. These core needs are universal, and meeting them allows us to thrive. By understanding a team system through the lens of universal needs, we make the workplace more effective and rewarding.
Universal Needs Team Tools are designed to measurably increase:
Motivation
Recognition
Engagement
Collaboration
Communication
Accountability
Free Guides:
General Info — Introduction to Universal Needs for Leaders
Leader Planning Tools:
Centering on Needs
Managerial One-on-One
Preparing to give feedback
Free Guides — Team Facilitation Tools:
Stages of Team Development
Continuous Team Improvement
Post Mortem Retrospective
Guides Available:
Individual and Team coaching clients have access to more guides including: Integrating a new team member, Accountability, Pivot Ready Teams, Clear requests, Talent assessment, Stakeholder ID.
Book a no-cost 30 minute discovery session.
Guide to Making Meetings Work - Free pdf roadmap
People are frustrated by meetings- there are too many and they are not productive enough.
The most common meeting frustrations:
Irrelevant topic - 59%
Lack of clear agenda/objectives - 59%
Lack of outcome or follow-up - 48%
Gain a simple-to-follow roadmap to make your meetings work:
Click to access and download.
Positivity and Productivity 2x2 Matrix
Where is your team on the 2x2?
2x2 matrices are useful tools to help position products, make decisions, and yes, even realign teams.
The Positivity/Productivity matrix establishes a backdrop for robust conversation and evaluation of the team’s collective energy. Access a case study and guide to team discussion here.
Three Kinds of Communication- building strong cross-functional connections
Teams can become insular, however how a team navigates through an organization is critical to its success. Read more about the three important types of communication and learn ways you can assess your team’s communication effectiveness.