Team Connections Workshop Kit
GET THE OVERVIEW:
The Team Connections Workshop
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In this ultimate team bonding activity, participants deepen relationships with each other by recognizing that everyone they know needs support and deeper human connection.
Participants work through structured conversations and create a project to develop skills of support and connection. They leave with a personalized gift of care and the experience of feeling seen, heard, and supported by a co-worker. -
Self-Reflection Questionnaire
Pairing with a co-worker
One-on-one conversations that require deep listening and perspective taking
Creation of a personalized expression of care in the form of a wooden plaque for each participant
Delivery of plaque to paired partner
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Deepens relationships and connections
Increases compassion for self and others
Decreases feelings of loneliness
Increases feelings of belonging
Fosters friendships and bonding
Each person walks away feeling seen and understood
What You’ll Need:
The Essentials
The Team Connections Workshop Handout - The handout to print and distribute for the Team Connections Workshop.
Sample Presentation Deck - A grab-and-go presentation deck. Great if you’re short on time and need a quick deck, or want to look at examples for how to structure a presentation.
Presentation Slide Bank - Build your own deck! 150+ branded slides available to choose from for your group/presentation’s needs.
You May Also Want to Look At:
Printable PAUSE Filter - It’s always good to leave behind a simple lesson. This takeaway handout of the PAUSE Filter does the trick!
Reference Links for Networking & More - Whether you’re sharing in the body of a follow-up email, sending a text to a friend who’s interested, or want to check something out yourself, here’s a comprehensive list of important links when it comes to our work (i.e. website, LI page).
Qualification Call Guide - So you have an initial conversation scheduled with a potential client. Great job! Now what? Remember: first meetings are about the client’s needs—all you have to do is listen and work with them to think about how you could best support them based on what you can offer (not unlike the very skill we’re teaching here!). Download our guide for a step-by-step guide and sample questions.
Showing Up Programs & Workshops Flyer Pack - A comprehensive flyer pack of all our workshops! Also available as a flipbook.
Showing Up Conversation Starters - Our conversation starters are fantastic icebreakers for a program, book study, gathering, or even in your everyday life! Cut along the dotted line, throw them in a jar, and watch the magic happen. Holiday version available for free here.
Free Resources - Need more flyers, graphics, etc? Go to our Free Resources page on the Showing Up website.
Order Materials
Order your plaques and kits for the Team Connections Workshop below!
Team Connections Core Kit
The kit where it all began, perfect for building relationships and cultivating skills through action. Contact info@showing-up.com for pricing and to order.
Includes materials for up to 250 plaques, including multi-colored wooden plaques, paint pens, fine-point pens, sharpies, glue, bling, decorative supplies, and gifting materials.
When to order: Facilitating the Team Connections Workshop, hosting a book club, leading a crisis or comfort response activity, making a gift for someone who needs support, or facilitating Project Comfort (youth program).
Plaque Refill Kits
Set of 50 colored plaques and gifting materials. Contact info@showing-up.com for pricing and to order.
Important to note: make sure that before you purchase a refill kit that you (or the group you’re ordering for) have a Core Kit first. The paint pens, sharpies, and fine-point pens from the Core Kit can all be re-used
When to order: When you need extra plaques or to restock for a program, workshop, training, activity, or for yourself. For example: you may have one large original Core Kit that you use for multiple activities or trainings (the paint pens can be re-used), but need more plaques to distribute.
Contact Us
We love knowing when you’re doing a program and supporting you in any way we can! Reach us through our general contact form, or read the guidelines on who to contact and when below and reach out to us directly.
General Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm ET
Who to Contact
We’re a small team who care deeply about the success of our Certified Trainers. We’re committed to showing up for you in any way you need or for any questions you have.
That being said, because we are a small team, we are very busy! If we don’t answer right away, please feel free to bump the message. Here’s a quick guide on who to contact and when (linked to our emails):
When to contact Holly: Help navigating the Training Vault, or questions on content, programming, communications, branding, or messaging
When to contact Jen Marr: Major organizational referrals, speaking referrals, or guidance on facilitating a new or pilot workshop/program
When to contact Dave Marr: Questions on your subscription, contract, or financing
A note: The Training Vault is full of resources—more than you think!—so make sure to look through thoroughly. A lot of times you’ll find answers to the questions you have right in the Vault! If you are having trouble, we are always here.