AOCT Trust and Connection Ideas by Maria Dyslin https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou What are some ways you connect and build trusting, inclusive team cultures? Share an activity or a link. en-us 2022-03-08 15:24:06 UTC 2025-12-17 03:18:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Connection Making & Trust Building https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978661 Start each meeting with a connection activity, typically based on ideas from Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators.]]> 2022-07-12 16:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978661 Playing a game of this or that https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978685 2022-07-12 16:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978685 Vision Setting https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978698 Read over the vision for the school and allow people to make meaningful and personal connections to components of the vision. Post this, we make connections between our shared vision and our personal leadership vision ]]> 2022-07-12 16:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978698 Create norms collaboratively, core values, and reflect and share on identity markers. Also share this Tedtalk Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978712 2022-07-12 16:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978712 Drinks :) https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978738 2022-07-12 16:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978738 During Opening Meeting/Team Building Time: Allow teams to use different tools to communicate and reflect. Not to assume that everyone processes information the same way. Perhaps having writing tools, technological tools, auditory tools, visual tools, etc., -Also, allow members to share their "sharing" in ways that they are more comfortable with! https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978763 2022-07-12 16:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978763 Kudos/Appreciations https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978797 Make time for people to give genuine appreciate to each other for their efforts, achievements, support, etc.]]> 2022-07-12 16:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978797 would you rather https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978814 2022-07-12 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978814 food/sweets! https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978816 2022-07-12 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978816 Grace and gratitude https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978818 2022-07-12 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978818 Breakfast potluck meetings https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978844 2022-07-12 16:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978844 Share a personal story about their weekend or other opening question for connection ccanw https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978881 2022-07-12 16:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978881 cmorse9 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978888 Create time for games, walking and talking, various prompts, ]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978888 Assign tasks chens39 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978942 Everyone has something to contribute and to manage for our team meetings

]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978942 Exercise https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978945 2022-07-12 16:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978945 Nature Walks https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978948 2022-07-12 16:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978948 michaelramirez1 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978952 Share deeply and vulnerably about yourself and what you are experiencing.]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978952 Begin with gratitude shares https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978963 2022-07-12 16:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978963 Ending every meeting with appreciations. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978978 2022-07-12 16:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978978 Images and Quotes https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978987 Start with something to help anchor the initial conversation]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241978987 Celebration sharing https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979012 2022-07-12 16:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979012 connection and trust building https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979029 Start meetings with shout-outs and celebrations]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979029 Metaphor Cards https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979038 Using pictures to represent teammate feelings--let teammates share why the card they chose spoke to them. Can frame the question millions of ways.]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979038 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979044 Celebrations. What is going well? 

]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979044 Breaking bread with the team https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979046 2022-07-12 16:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979046 Space to check-in and discuss what's going on personally/professionally https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979052 2022-07-12 16:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979052 Table Jenga https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979054 Write questions/prompts on the blocks and have participants get to know one another by answering the questions. ]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979054 taking a few moments at the start of each meeting to answer a common question about ourselves...usually nothing to do with work https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979078 2022-07-12 16:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979078 Name Sharing ccheever3 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979102 Having everyone share their full names and telling the story of one part of their name.]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979102 Sharing "Glows and Grows" https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979113 2022-07-12 16:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979113 I have asked people to share their "story of self" or their "why" to help teammates who may feel different see that they all have things in common. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979114 2022-07-12 16:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979114 Sanford Harmony - Quick Connection Cards https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979130 2022-07-12 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979130 Setting goals, purpose, and vision for the team together. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979133 2022-07-12 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979133 Check in with a prompt to share before a meeting? Have folks reflect back on what was heard or how it impacted you. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979135 2022-07-12 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979135 Scavenger Hunts https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979163 Either around campus or the town that the school is in with built in questions that the team has to answer. Then take photos and post showing their teamwork.]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979163 Ways of knowing https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979170 From "Tell me so I can Hear You" - we had people identify their way of knowing and then practice giving others feedback in line with the recipient's way of knowing. The feedback was on a spaghetti tower (something fun!)]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979170 Meeting opener related to skills used during the meeting https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979178 For example, if you're reflecting on communication strategies, start off the meeting with an activity that relies on communication skills, such as telephone or Pictionary. ]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979178 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979181 Sharing stories about a trusted adult.

]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979181 Prioritize time to get to know each other- we always start with a connector- sometimes it is a deep question related to the work and other times it is something goofy that gives us insight into everyone's personality https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979198 2022-07-12 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979198 danniharrison https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979201 Always provide transitional space/time, usually some version of storytelling or shoutouts]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979201 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979204 Storytelling-when coming back from the summer. Let everyone tell their best moment, most embarassing moment, etc...]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979204 Small consistent connections https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979208 I don't often do specific activities, but I do a ton of informal check-ins, group hangouts, and just give time for chatting, sharing stories, and just hanging out with one another during our free blocks.  This gives unstructured time to connect with each other.  

I also write a lot of thank you notes, cards, give small birthday and holiday gifts - things that help them feel seen and appreciated.]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979208 Start with connections or share events that maybe of interest LanaH https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979212 2022-07-12 16:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979212 Personality quizzes https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979235 Myers Briggs
Compass]]> 2022-07-12 16:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979235 The Emotional Culture Deck https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979278 https://www.ridersandelephants.com/the-emotional-culture-deck

]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979278 Send previews to the material way ahead of time (using a variety of ways -video clips, organizational charts, text, etc) and allow members to send questions before the meeting happens - to help craft what we prioritize during the meeting. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979280 2022-07-12 16:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979280 Sharing Pictures eklein10 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979284 Have teammates share photos that they took over a break or weekend]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979284 reading a short-story and have some discussion https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979357 2022-07-12 16:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979357 Charlene Dixon https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979364 Shared readings or viewings on vulnerability and its importantance.  I like doing the Brene Brown Trust Jar activity.

Core Vaue Activity

Sharing your love language 

Creating personal and then team mission statements.

]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979364 Breaking Bread together. Sharing educational stories, Share pictures https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979382 2022-07-12 16:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979382 Climer Cards https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979386 2022-07-12 16:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979386 Connection game - On the one hand https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979422 One person shares something that they like -roller coasters, on the other hand building sand castles. Another participant who likes one of those joins them and says on the one hand I like roller coaters and on the other hand I like ice cream... etc.]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979422 Reflections LanaH https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979441 2022-07-12 16:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979441 Art! https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979449 We painted together at the start of .5/1 day sessions]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979449 JamBoard https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979456 In recent years we have started meetings with a JamBoard to make connections. Some themes have been a rose, a bud, a thorn or Something sunny, Something cloudy]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979456 Stories + FUN Q's https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979572 - Ask an opening question even if you are short on time

- Take time at the start to build individual relationships with team members, drop by to say hi

- Thinking about bringing in stories more and celebrating identities with bringing food to meetings, music, etc.]]> 2022-07-12 16:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979572 Sharing personal visions, and goals as it relates to the content . So for example making space for teams to tell their stories , or share their own ideals as it relates to a story builds connection and allows us to know each other better takiyahj3 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979586 2022-07-12 16:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979586 Have a person be assigned to watch for examples of our core values in action and then have them share out at end of meeting https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979609 2022-07-12 16:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979609 speed dating weiteljorg https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979620 using some storytelling prompts

]]> 2022-07-12 16:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979620 Connections jrenzelmann1 https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979625 Establish Collective Commitments to the work ahead, Identify strengths of personality (i.e.Working Genius- Patrick Lencioni), Establish personal connections

]]> 2022-07-12 16:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979625 A Twist on Secret Santa https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979654 I assigned everyone in our school a person who they would give small gifts to throughout the year but secretly. At the end of the school year we had a big reveal and everyone got to find out who their gifter was.]]> 2022-07-12 16:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979654 Allow time to connect with "culture" games through storytelling. There are a variety of "team games" that help with intercultural communication, intercultural relationships, etc., to help find the best game/activity. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979713 2022-07-12 16:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979713 Pip Decks Workshop Tactics https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979771 https://pipdecks.com/pages/workshop-tactics-card-deck]]> 2022-07-12 16:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979771 My Colleague and I co-facilitate our team in a DEI cohort. We have learning opportunities and reflection before the meeting. Teammates openly share with each other and it has done wonders for building connection. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979818 2022-07-12 16:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979818 Engage in a team building activity like poem, songs that inspire and have team share what came up? https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979875 2022-07-12 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979875 Team retreats https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979934 Exploring core values, compass points, chalk talks, sharing stories, sharing food. ]]> 2022-07-12 16:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241979934 Have teams talk in pairs and then join together in a group to help allow all members time/ space/ comfort to talk or share. https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241980113 2022-07-12 16:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maria2049/20nj09wh0c3ff8ou/wish/2241980113