Creating Group Norms Makes a Difference!

In February each of your teams set specific norms  based on what you have learned about each other. As we look forward to summer work in your departments and also some interdepartmental work, do take the time to talk about what each individual brings to the group and needs from the group and build group norms to help you collaborate effectively.  Below are  the norms developed by your teams.

Norms for Team Dazzle

Everyone has an equal voice.

We will meet our deadlines.

We encourage and celebrate risk-taking.

We will keep the big picture in mind.

We will be sensitive to each other's needs.

Norms for Merange 6

We will value different opinions.

We will practice patience.

We will ask questions.

We will assume positive intentions.

We will take risks.

Norms for A Cubed

Start tasks on time.

Consider all ideas.

Be better than the other groups.

Follow through on expectations.

Norms for M and M's

See the bigger picture.

Acknowledge it's okay to fail.

Remember there is is an "I" in team.

Have the eagle check the checklists.

Norms for the Magnificent 7

We all have a voice.

We will be positive.

We will be open minded.

We will have a sense of adventure.

Norms for the Jet Sharks

Respect the protocols.

Hear each other.

Seek and give constructive feedback.

Respect Our Differences.

Norms for Juice

Have a team goal.

Be opened minded.

Follow through on tasks.

Listen to each others' ideas.

Do our personal BESTS! 

Norms are not something you set once and then forget about. At the beginning of each session, your team should review the norms. And when the team is stuck or having difficulty, returning to the norms may help resolve the problems.  Ask yourselves, "Do these standards we have set for ourselves offer insight into resolving this issue?"  So often this makes a difference.