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Aim
This exercise is an excellent way to kick off an exploration of planning for the future and its benefits for the organization. It involves discussion around a few broad, forward-looking questions.
This exercise is suitable for use with any size of group and revolves around discussion of team aspirations. However, the exercise can be easily adapted to tackle the future of departmental or organizational aspirations, or a particular product/service. It will take around 30 minutes to complete.
It is also useful as an individual exercise for eliciting personal aspirations and setting individual goals.
No separate task sheet is required.
Learning Objectives
Team members will be able to …
- raise their own awareness of things going on around them
- increase powers of perception
- identify issues to tackle in order to avoid mishaps or exploit opportunities
Suggested Resources
- flipchart paper
- pens
What to Do (20 minutes)
Explain to your team that this exercise will help everyone form some common ideas on what they want to do as a team, department, or organization, and how they plan to do it.
Be ready to write the group’s answers on the flipchart (or ask for a volunteer). There should be a separate sheet for each question.
Lead your team members in an informal discussion on the future of your team. Ask participants to consider the following questions:
