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Atlassian - Demo Trust

This exercise builds trust and psychological safety through structured sharing. It's based on Patrick Lencioni's "Five Dysfunctions of a Team." It helps team members connect on a personal level.

Duration
30 mins
Group Size
4-8
Category
Atlassian
Difficulty
Easy
Energy
Medium

Objectives

The goals are to increase team trust and psychological safety. Participants will practice vulnerability and openness. Ultimately, this strengthens interpersonal connections and creates a foundation for healthy conflict.

Outcomes

Participants will demonstrate trustworthy work and build stakeholder confidence. They'll also establish credibility within the group.

Step-by-Step Instructions


  1. Set expectations (5 min): Explain the importance of vulnerability for team trust. Establish confidentiality.

  2. Personal histories (10 min): Each person shares where they grew up, the number of siblings they have, and a unique childhood challenge.

  3. Professional journey (10 min): Share first job, worst job, and dream job (if not current).

  4. Working style preferences (5 min): Discuss individual preferences for communication, feedback, and collaboration.

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Facilitator Tips

Lead by example; be genuinely vulnerable when you go first. Respect boundaries; don't push people beyond their comfort zone. Follow up with a team charter or working agreements.

Pre-Work

For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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Materials Required


  • A private, comfortable space

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Resources & Templates

Atlassian - Demo Trust Play
Official Atlassian guide to building team trust.
Harvard Business Review - Building Trust
HBR article on building trust in teams.

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