I’ve seen a few examples lately of organizations creating displays about their teams to help others learn about their colleagues. This exercise not only helps share information but also serves as a tool for personal reflection.
Consider these questions: If you have just a minute in a staff meeting to share about yourself, what would you say? If you were asked to create an 8×11 handout with pictures, which would you choose? If you were asked to create a display reflecting on your character journey, what would you include?
Whether working together in person or remotely, everyone benefits when people learn about their colleague’s lives outside the office. Dedicate a “minute about me” in each of your staff meetings to have an individual presentation and then display the handouts, or create a gallery of collages about your team. You’ll be surprised at what you learn — both by doing the exercise, as well as reviewing others.
