Achieving team development and unity focuses on creating a comprehensive constitution, organizing prayer sessions, and planning a developmental trip to bolster consistency and individual growth. Drafting a team constitution involves bringing together current guidelines and engaging all members in discussions, embodying principles of collaboration and continuous improvement. An example would be nominating a subcommittee to draft the document, incorporating feedback, and ensuring every team member signs the final version.
Organizing yearly prayer sessions promotes spiritual cohesion. Teams can decide on session frequency and venues, ensuring facilitators maintain a structured approach. Encouraging active participation fosters a sense of community and spiritual development.
A development trip should align with specific objectives, such as team-building. It should include budget estimations, identified venues, and a planned itinerary featuring workshops and training sessions. After the trip, sharing experiences and insights with the broader team can inspire further growth and camaraderie.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Draft and Finalise the Team Constitution
- Gather current rules, guidelines, and any informal protocols used by the team
- Engage all team members in a meeting to discuss what should be included in the constitution
- Nominate a subcommittee to draft the constitution using collected inputs
- Seek feedback from an external expert or mentor to review the draft
- Present the draft constitution to the entire team for discussion and amendments
- Incorporate feedback and finalise the document
- Have the team formally approve the constitution by signing it
- Ensure every team member receives a copy or has access to the document
- Discuss the constitution's implications in a subsequent team meeting
- Review and update the constitution annually or as needed
⛳️ Strategy 2: Plan and Execute Yearly Prayer Sessions
- Decide on the frequency and schedule of the prayer sessions for the year
- Identify leaders or facilitators for each session
- Book a suitable venue for each session, whether it be physical or virtual
- Create a communication plan to ensure all team members are aware of the sessions
- Develop a session structure to maintain consistency across all sessions
- Create materials or resources to be used during the sessions
- Encourage team members to contribute by leading or participating actively
- Gather feedback after each session to improve subsequent ones
- Document each prayer session for future reference
- Review and adjust the prayer session format as necessary to better meet team needs
⛳️ Strategy 3: Organise a Development Trip
- Decide on the purpose and objectives of the development trip
- Select potential destinations and venues aligned with the trip's objectives
- Estimate a budget covering all necessary expenses of the trip
- Seek approval from necessary authorities or sponsors if needed
- Create a detailed itinerary including all planned activities
- Arrange for speakers, workshops or training sessions during the trip
- Develop a risk assessment and contingency plan for the trip
- Communicate all details and expectations clearly to all team members
- Conduct a post-trip evaluation to gather insights and feedback
- Share learnings from the trip with the wider team or organisation
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
