Introduction
Active and engaged participation in discussions generated from the Teamship survey is crucial for team development. As a team member, your insights, perspectives, and feedback play a key role in these sessions. The aim is to enhance understanding and cooperation within the team. Whether conducted as a full-day workshop, spread over a longer period, or in a hybrid format, your involvement is key to the success of these discussions. Remember, while the AI-driven insights from Teamship provide valuable data, it's the human element – your input and interaction – that truly brings these insights to life.
Your Role as a Team Member
As a team member, your role in these discussions is to:
Contribute Insights: Share your thoughts and perspectives openly. Your unique viewpoint adds value to the team's understanding of the AI-driven insights.
Listen Actively: Actively listen to your teammates' contributions. Understanding diverse perspectives is key to team growth.
Respect Differences: Respect the different personalities and viewpoints within your team. Embrace diversity as a strength.
Preparing for the Discussions
Review the Team Report: Before the discussions, review the Teamship report and dashboard. Reflect on your own results and consider how they relate to the team's dynamics.
Reflect on Your Role: Think about your role within the team and how your personality traits contribute to the team's success and areas for improvement.
Come Prepared: Approach the discussions with an open mind and prepared thoughts. Consider writing down key points or questions you have about the report or team dynamics.
Facilitating the Discussions
Engage in Discussions: Actively participate in each section of the discussion – whether it's about team dynamics, individual analysis, or 1:1 pairings.
Share and Reflect: Share your insights about your own personality test results and listen to others' reflections. This mutual exchange is crucial for deeper understanding.
Collaborate in 1:1 Pairings: Engage openly and constructively with your paired teammate. Discuss your similarities and differences in a respectful manner, identifying areas for collaborative growth.

Wrapping Up and Next Steps
Contribute to Conclusions: Actively participate in drawing conclusions and brainstorming action points. Your input is crucial in defining actionable steps for team improvement.
Commit to Action Points: Take ownership of your part in the action points. Collaborate with teammates to ensure these points are implemented effectively.
Follow-Up: Engage in regular check-ins on the progress of the action points. Celebrate progress and reflect on areas for continued growth as a team.
Remember, as a team member, your active participation, insights, and respect for diversity are key to making these discussions fruitful. Use these guidelines to navigate your role effectively in fostering a more cohesive and high-performing team.
Leverage your facilitation skills
If you're looking to enhance your facilitation skills, consider joining International Association of Facilitators (IAF). The IAF offers a wealth of resources, including workshops, webinars, and publications, designed to train and develop facilitation skills. With a global network of facilitation professionals, their materials cover a wide range of topics, from basic facilitation techniques to advanced methodologies, providing valuable insights for facilitators at all levels of experience.