3 Exercises To Encourage Curiosity, Trust, And Courage On Agile Teams
When we foster positive mindsets and provide space to experiment, agile teams will flourish.
We all want to work on a team that encourages people to find interest in one another, one where we can form relationships built on trust and the courage to say or do what is on our minds and hearts with complete freedom. Sign me up!
Below are three different yet wholly engaging experiments to encourage curiosity, trust, and courage on agile teams. Each exercise can be modified for in-person or through video-conferencing.
Curiosity
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. ― Albert Einstein
Curiosity is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in humans and other animals. When we consider human development, curiosity is a desire for learning and to acquire knowledge and skills. It is no coincidence a cornerstone of team development is the ability to cultivate natural wonder.
A simple yet effective team exercise involves the following steps:
