June 2026
How’s our team working together and how can we collaborate more effectively?
Team effectiveness is built on trust, clarity, and communication. How can your team align better to have a greater impact? Take this month to assess what is working and what could be improved upon.
In your 1:1:
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Ask about how well roles and responsibilities are understood.
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Explore any collaboration challenges.
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Share positive observations about teamwork.
Managers: Coach direct reports as a teammates, not just a contributors. Help them see their influence on team morale, clarity, and collaboration. Ask how they’re supporting others and where they need support themselves.
Resources:
- 📄Working Genius assessments and resources
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🔎 Team Health Check – Atlassian
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📘 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Additional Check-in Questions:
🧠 AI Awareness
What have you heard or read recently about AI? Have you tried anything new with AI in your role? How is AI impacting your day-to-day work?
🔐 Security Pulse
What have you heard or read recently about cybersecurity? Are there any new security practices you are more mindful of?
☘️Campus Updates
Are there any campus communications that you would like clarity on? Have you heard anything interesting or important from across the University? Is there a program or project you think IT@ND should be aware of?