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Team Values Dialogue
A frank 1-hour discussion: what 5 values do we want to work by, and what behaviors express them?
Goal
Move from theoretical values posted on the wall to living values appearing in daily decisions.
Steps
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Each member writes on paper 3 values they want to work by.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Team finds a gap between "official" company values and ones the team actually wants.
Evidence base
School: Patrick Lencioni / Values-Driven Organizations
Founders: Patrick Lencioni · Tony Hsieh (Zappos) (2002)
Lencioni documented 4 types of values (core, aspirational, accidental, permission-to-play). Zappos is famous example of operationalized values.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Team Values Dialogue" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Team Values Dialogue"?
Team finds a gap between "official" company values and ones the team actually wants. In the short term: Within a month, values are referenced in hard decisions ("does this express our transparency value?").
Is "Team Values Dialogue" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Patrick Lencioni / Values-Driven Organizations (Patrick Lencioni, Tony Hsieh (Zappos) (2002)). Lencioni documented 4 types of values (core, aspirational, accidental, permission-to-play). Zappos is famous example of operationalized values.
Is "Team Values Dialogue" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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