Living our Values.
Organizations often put a great deal of energy into defining their core values—yet the real work begins when those values must be lived consistently in day-to-day interactions. Living Our Values is a 2-day culture building training that equips teams to align behaviors, decisions, and communication with what the organization truly stands for.
This program blends facilitated discussion, experiential activities, and practical tools so participants not only understand the values but also integrate them into how they work with one another and with the community they serve.
Who This Program is For
This training is ideal for:
- Teams seeking to strengthen alignment with organizational values.
- Leaders and employees who want to build trust, collaboration, and shared accountability.
- Organizations navigating cultural growth, change, or team integration.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Translate organizational values into clear, observable behaviors.
- Use a shared language and tools to navigate differences and solve problems collaboratively.
- Demonstrate improved self-awareness, communication, and feedback skills.
- Strengthen team cohesion and alignment around shared purpose.
What You’ll Learn
Embedding Values in Action
- Identify the practical meaning of each organizational value in day-to-day work.
- Reinforce those values through consistent behaviors and decisions.
Team Alignment and Collaboration
- Strengthen relationships and build trust across the team.
- Improve collaboration through inclusive problem-solving approaches.
Core Skills for Living Our Values
- Enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Give and receive feedback constructively and respectfully.
Shared Language and Tools
- Apply models such as Above/Below the Line, Interpersonal Gap (Intent vs. Impact), and Growth Mindset to promote understanding and alignment.
Preparation and Follow-Up Support
Pre-Work
- Reflection questions on current culture and values in action.
- Identify one example where a value was well-lived and one where it was challenged.
Post-Program Support
- Summary of key concepts and tools covered.
- Team agreements documented for ongoing reference.
- Optional follow-up check-in to review progress and sustain momentum.
Course Details
Course Duration
2 days (in-person or virtual; consecutive or spaced delivery)
Format
Facilitated sessions with individual reflection, group activities, and practice
Materials
Pre-work, participant workbook, and follow-up resources
Group Size
Up to 25 participants
Program Agenda
Day 1 – Foundations of Living Our Values
Morning
- Welcome and program orientation.
- Exploring the organization’s values and what they mean in practice.
- Introduction to Above/Below the Line for mindset awareness.
Afternoon
- Understanding the Interpersonal Gap and how intent and impact differ.
- Group activities to map values to daily interactions.
- Reflection and key takeaways.
Day 2 – Applying and Sustaining Our Values
Morning
- Revisiting Day 1 insights.
- Growth Mindset and how it supports values-based culture.
- Scenario-based practice: applying values in challenging situations.
Afternoon
- Team alignment exercise: creating shared agreements.
- Action planning for individual and team commitments.
- Closing reflections and next steps.