How to Use TeamBuilder to Encourage Storytelling Among Team Members
Strong team building requires effective communication among team members. One way to facilitate communication is through effective storytelling. When team members share their stories, they not only share their experiences, but also their perspectives, lessons learned, and goals. This is where TeamBuilder comes in handy. Here are some ways to use TeamBuilder to encourage storytelling among team members:
User Guides
Use the User Guides feature to get new team members to share their stories. User Guides offer a set of casual questions that the new member can answer. Often, these questions revolve around their interests, values, and hobbies. By doing so, you not only help new members to feel more comfortable, but also to create a sense of belonging in the team. When responding to these prompts, encourage team members to share their own personal stories, such as their first job or a fond memory from their childhood.
Banter
Encourage team members to share their stories during casual conversations. The Banter feature creates a space where team members can ask each other unique, open-ended questions. These questions are not only meant to be fun but also to help team members to understand each other better. Use Banter as an opportunity to share your own stories and to encourage others to share their own as well.
ShoutOuts
Show appreciation for team members who have contributed positively to the organization. ShoutOuts provide a platform for team members to celebrate the success of their colleagues, either through a public or private message. When you give a ShoutOut to someone, add a personal touch to your message by sharing a personal story that highlights their strengths or contributions.
Challenges
Create challenges that inspire team members to share their stories. To do this, pick a challenge theme that’s related to personal experiences or stories, and invite team members to participate. For example, you can create a challenge to share a funny childhood story or to reflect on a meaningful personal experience. By doing so, you allow team members to express themselves creatively, while inspiring others to do the same.
Integrations
Integrate TeamBuilder with communication platforms that your organization already uses. By doing so, you minimize disruption to your team members’ workflows while still having access to TeamBuilder functionalities. TeamBuilder can easily be integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams. Use it to send prompts to team members, set up challenges, and share stories.
In conclusion, storytelling among team members is an effective way to promote communication, trust, and empathy. Luckily, with TeamBuilder, there are several features that can help facilitate and encourage storytelling among team members. By using these features, you can create a safe and collaborative environment for storytelling that can ultimately drive team building, innovation, and positivity.
