BHT Thrive: Purpose and direction

Defining the team's purpose

In establishing its purpose, the team is articulating what its members are collectively there to do. The purpose statement should be clear enough to let the team and the entire organisation know when it has being achieved.

*Attachments from team toolkit:

Developing a team vision

Developing shared values

Team Canvas

Operationalising your values

Exercise – Brene Brown

Additional information

Values tree activity

A values tree can illuminate the origins of our various values and how they’ve shaped our perception overall.

Draw a big tree on a piece of paper. The tree should include roots, a trunk, and branches.

• The roots of the tree: on post it notes jot down any values that you’ve taken from your family or childhood. “Think about your family culture and the values that your parents, guardians, grandparents, and other relatives embodied and passed on to you.”
• The trunk of your tree: jot down any values that have come from any other sources.
• The branches: write down any values you’re wanting to grow in your team.

Once you’re done, reflect on whether there are any overlapping values on your tree. Circle or highlight any values that seem particularly important to focus on at this time. Which values are most needed for the tree to thrive?

CARE values

Ask yourself or ask others