Collaboration

Team Timeline

Team members visually map significant life and career moments together. This activity builds connection and shared understanding through fun interaction and storytelling. Expect a lively, engaging atmosphere.

Duration
20 mins
Group Size
6-15
Category
Collaboration
Energy
Medium
• Learn about team backgrounds • Identify shared experiences • Appreciate diverse life paths • Create historical context
Teams gain deeper insight into each other's backgrounds. Participants recognize shared experiences and value diverse perspectives. Expect increased engagement and concrete examples of shared values.
Project timeline:

Adapt the activity to focus on project milestones instead of personal history. This can provide a different, work-focused perspective. Modify the instructions to reflect project-related events.
Share your own personal and professional milestones to model vulnerability. Highlight interesting connections between participants. Connect the shared experiences to current team dynamics.

  1. Introduction (1 min): Explain the activity: creating a shared timeline of major life/career events. Each person adds 3-5 events with brief descriptions.

  2. Individual Work (6 min): Participants prepare their contributions.

  3. Sharing Round (10 min): Each person shares their timeline with the group.

  4. Wrap-up (4 min): Reflect on common themes and insights. Acknowledge that some participants may be more comfortable sharing than others.

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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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  • Sticky notes (multiple colors recommended; physical or digital like Miro/Mural)

  • Video conferencing platform with breakout rooms (for remote sessions)

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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