Training Best Practices/Engaging in Dialogue/Cafe Conversations

Chimes' Best Practice Profile Title: Improving Communication Among Teams in the Workplace Description: Chimes was faced with a disconnect among team members in different departments of the organization. Methods Used The plan was to host "Cafe Conversations" to provide team members with the opportunity to meet and create a dialogue centered around specific questions such as: What do you do each day to support your team members? When you do not agree with a team decision, how do you support that decision? Results After the initial "Cafe Conversation" the team members requested additional Cafe's addressing additional topics. Techologies Used The facilitator used a PowerPoint to display the questions on a screen and to explain the process. == Lessons Learned == Team members have the desire and the solution to solve problems if given the opportunity. Engaging in a dialogue in a relaxed, informal setting affords team members the opportunity to solve own problems and create. Return to Training Best Practices main menu.