A few activities that have become my standard fare in building this type of understanding are Journey Lines, Market of Skills, Constellation, and Values. Journey Lines yields a deep understanding of each person’s past—their accomplishments and disappointments, their skills and talents, and a bit about their lives under the surface. Market of Skills, an alternative to Journey Lines, primarily highlights people’s skills and talents. Constellation provides a window into how team members like to work and don’t like to work, what motivates them and what kills their drive, what they aspire to
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