The Why
When a new member joins an existing team, you have a new team. Dynamics can quickly change for the better or for the worse depending on the climate and culture of the team or broader organization. Therefore, having a co-designer's support can be a positive experience, guiding a team to unearth its needs or become stronger in its drive to accomplish its goals.
Sometimes a co-designer is brought on board to facilitate a team moving through a newly emergent issue or reconciling a past wrong that was never worked through or made right. Having a neutral facilitator can lead to enlightenment regarding polarities or reignite a sense of purpose for an individual or team.
As a Co-Designer, I Will...
Learn about your team members through a profile questionnaire and a brief 1:1 meeting with the latter setting a positive intention in order to lay the groundwork for successful whole-team sessions.
Work with the team lead or assigned employee to gather background information about the team and/or organization.
Design a series of experiences to meet initial and long-range goals.
Plan forward from in-session information and after-session feedback to ensure continuity and thoughtful design.
Costs: $400 per hour