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Lack of Purpose • WorkshopBank

Facilitator welcomes participants and introduces the topic: “Today, we’ll explore why purpose is essential for motivation, how it can fade in virtual teams, and what we can do to reconnect with the value of our work.” Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (...

15 to 30 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Facilitator welcomes participants and introduces the topic:
  2. “Today, we’ll explore why purpose is essential for motivation, how it can fade in virtual teams, and what we can do to reconnect with the value of our work.”
  3. Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.)
  4. Discuss common reasons team members lose their sense of purpose, such as:
  5. Feeling disconnected from the company’s mission
  6. Lack of feedback or recognition for contributions
  7. Facilitator welcomes participants and introduces the topic: “Today, we’ll explore why purpose is essential for motivation, how it can fade in virtual teams, and what we can do to reconnect with the value of our work.” Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.)
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Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.)

Discuss common reasons team members lose their sense of purpose, such as:

Facilitator welcomes participants and introduces the topic: “Today, we’ll explore why purpose is essential for motivation, how it can fade in virtual teams, and what we can do to reconnect with the value of our work.” Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.)

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Lack of Purpose • WorkshopBank. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.); Discuss common reasons team members lose their sense of purpose, such as:; Facilitator welcomes participants and introduces the topic: “Today, we’ll explore why purpose is essential for motivation, how it can fade in virtual teams, and what we can do to reconnect with the value of our work.” Poll question: “On a scale of 1-5, how strongly do you feel connected to the purpose of your work?” (Share anonymous results.). Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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