Scott Boone, Founder What are the primary outcomes of Exploring Teamwork Essentials©?
• Students gain a glimpse into an expanded world view and growing diversity in this country. • Students learn the attributes of successful teams and appreciate the need to develop team skills. • Students understand the importance of respecting differences in team settings. • Students understand how preferred communication, value, and behavior norms in team settings can differ across ethnic, gender, generational, and work-style groups. • Students build team skills of listening and suspending judgment on others’ perspectives and ideas. • Students build meaningful connections among each other. • While not formally tested, the program holds the promise of building a more inclusive residence hall / campus environment, increasing participation in student-led organizations, and increasing participation in diversity-focused programming and curriculum. How does the program work? Students read an educational booklet, which they later discuss in small groups. Next, students watch a documentary fi