In this conversation, Dave Prior, Brett Harned, and Greg Storey discuss the importance of creating a humane workspace through effective communication and collaboration. They share their backgrounds, the founding of Same Team Partners, and the significance of addressing communication issues within teams. The discussion highlights the need for leaders to be trained in facilitating meaningful conversations and the role of Team Angle in diagnosing and improving team dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, cultural understanding, and creating a safe environment for teams to thrive. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of understanding and communicating company values, the necessity of documentation and effective communication within teams, and the role of visualization in work processes. They emphasize creating safe spaces for team discussions, empowering teams through inclusivity, and the need for transformation at the team level rather than just implementing new processes. The conversation highlights the challenges leaders face in fostering a healthy team culture and the significance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration to improve team dynamics.

Takeaways

• Creating a humane workspace is essential for team success.

• Many problems in teams stem from poor communication.

• Positive culture leads to high-performing teams.

• Stress and tension can be indicators of team dysfunction.

• Empathy is crucial for understanding team dynamics.

• Team Angle helps identify misalignments within teams.

• Leaders often lack training for meaningful conversations.

• Engagement at all levels is necessary for success.

• Creating a shared language enhances team collaboration.

• Structured conversations can improve team dynamics. Understanding company values is crucial for alignment.

• Documentation is essential for effective communication.

• Visual representation of work processes aids understanding.

• Creating safe spaces encourages open dialogue.

• Inclusivity fosters team empowerment and motivation.

• Teams should be involved in the solution process.

• Transformation should focus on team dynamics, not just processes.

• Regular one-on-ones significantly increase team engagement.

• Leaders need to be aware of their team's challenges.

• Empathy and collaboration are key to overcoming obstacles.

Chapters

00:18 Introduction to a Humane Workspace

03:29 Foundations of Same Team Partners

06:22 The Importance of Communication in Teams

09:11 Identifying Healthy Team Dynamics

12:12 Cultural Differences in Team Interactions

15:25 Creating Safety in Team Environments

18:19 Understanding Team Angle

21:31 Implementing Team Angle for Improvement

31:26 Understanding Company Values and Principles

34:18 The Importance of Documentation and Communication

36:00 Visualizing Work Processes

40:08 Creating Safe Spaces for Team Conversations

44:13 Empowering Teams Through Inclusivity

46:19 Transforming Teams, Not Just Processes

You can find Same Team Partners, their Teamangle Diagnostic and the Teamangle Conversation Cards here:

https://sameteampartners.com/

You can also find them on LinkedIn:

Brett Harned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettharned/

Greg Storey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilliantcrank/