I am the VP of development at my organization. The strategic direction of our organization has recently changed, which will affect the goals of my team and how we work together. I am planning a kick-off meeting for my team--what should I make sure to address?
First, you will want to spend some time checking in with your team to see how they feel about the change in strategic direction, and what concerns they may have. How much of the meeting you dedicate to this discussion depends on how well the change has been communicated and received thus far. The conversation will allow you to see who is less comfortable with the change, and where you might need to focus extra energy going forward. It will also allow you to help the group get very clear about what the organizational and team goals are.
In addition, the meeting can be an opportunity for the team to continue to get to know and appreciate each other. Building in activities that acknowledge people’s contributions and that help them understand each other’s individual work styles can be instrumental in motivating the team to execute on new goals.
Finally, you will want to discuss what the new goals mean for each team member by assigning responsibilities and establishing accountability (determining who will do what and by when).
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