When forming a new team regarding a new business problem, there's going to be a fair degree of getting to know the problem as well as getting to know each other.
A team liftoff is a planned set of activities aimed at getting the team up-and-running as quickly as possible. It is useful for two primary reasons:
- It sets the tone and gives us a clear purpose
- It's an opportunity for team building, which will accelerate team formation
Team liftoffs can span from half a day to a whole week, depending on the activities included. Dedicating time now to giving our team the best possible start is a shrewd investment as a liftoff will likely enable us to become high performers sooner.
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