
303 – Why are we here anyway?
Purpose/Objectives: The fundamental issue in forming a team is to create
and clarify the team's mission. This is so basic, it is
sometimes overlooked or done haphazardly. Teams with
only a fuzzy idea of what they are supposed to
accomplish often flounder.
Early in your session ask the group to identify as many
items as possible to include in a mission statement. As
soon as you have a sufficient number of items, they
should be prioritized. Compare them to the traditional
points that should be covered in a good mission
statement. This is a valuable exercise that works well as
an icebreaker. It is particularly ...