Overview of Prelude Suite

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Empowering Virtual Project Teams

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New World of Remote Work
References: https://magic.piktochart.com/embed/2124832-remote-workers

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Global Training Problem
1B PEOPLE WORK REMOTELY
o Mainly on distributed project teams
o 80% of virtual teams perform poorly
o Mainly due to interpersonal conflict
o 80% of virtual teams receive no training
o Result: cost overruns, late delivery, poor morale
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References: 2015 PGi Global Telework Survey
http://go.pgi.com/gen-genspec-15telesur-SC1129 (add links)

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Workplace Conflict
References: https://www.cpp.com/pdfs CPP_Global_Human_Capital_Report_Workplace_Conflict.pdf
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PRIMARY CAUSES
o Personality & Ego Clashes (49%)
o Escalating Workplace Conflicts (90%)
o More than a few days to resolve (29%)
o Remain unresolved (16%)

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Workplace Conflict Costs
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References: https://www.cpp.com/pdfs CPP_Global_Human_Capital_Report_Workplace_Conflict.pdf
COSTS $359 BILLION US ANNUALLY
o Consumes 2.8 hours weekly @$17.95 US hourly

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Prelude is a fast, fun, meaningful way for virtual
teams to grow from ‘Me’ to ‘We’.
Step 1: Tune-Up
Step 2: Practice
Step 3: Bridge
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A Certified Facilitator guides teams through a transformative
experience using: Self-Assessment, Self-Expression, Co-
Creation, and Dialogue.
Guided Team Experience
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As teammates become attuned, cognitively and emotionally,
trust naturally arises and accelerates.

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o Teams complete online self-assessment called iStar™
o Generates individual holistic profile and digital iStar Badge™
o Teams meet online to share iStar Stories™ and grow together
Step 1: Tune Up
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Teammates quickly, easily understand the overall balance of
their soft skill strengths and where change is needed.
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Team Element Analytics

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For ongoing reflection, goal setting, and mapping progress.
Theme Activity
1 Understanding Yourself
Participants will reflect upon how their elemental iStar strengths
are reflected in their lives and the lives of those they know
2 Understanding Others
Using examples, prompts, and knowledge gained from Prelude,
participants will develop greater understanding of the way their co-
workers see the world
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Effective
Communication
Participants will reflect on what other personality types need to
experience for them to successfully share their ideas
4 Practical Applications
Participants will choose from a roster of “test applications” and try to
use their Prelude knowledge for communication or collaboration
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Self-Understanding
& Advancement
Using what they have learned, participants will develop some personal
action steps that allow them to better meet personal goals and
contribute to their team.
StarSmart Journal™
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o Teammates co-create powerful symbols of identity
o Foster vision of team excellence
o Accelerate team trust
Step 2: Practice
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iTag

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weTag

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Teams Practice Big Picture Thinking
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Team Alignment Plan™
Helps teammates align diverse
elemental strengths to work goals,
tasks, and deliverables.
Step 3: Bridge
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Team Charter Template
Contributes to more robust, useful
Team Charter.

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Prelude Suite: Team Benefits
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o Accelerates Team Trust
o Strengthens Soft Skills
o Reduces typical causes for Interpersonal Conflict
o Greater appreciation of Diversity
o Positive Team Mental Model
o Positive Team Emotional Climate
o Strengthened Psychological Safety*

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Testimonials
“Prelude is quicker and more focused on team alignment
compared to anything else.” Agile Coach
“Prelude is deeper, leads to better self understanding and
understanding others, has a step of co-creation, and is more fun
(not boring or something standard).” Agile Coach
“Faster and deeper access to understanding diverse team
strengths through the power of image and words combined.”
Coach Facilitator
“It goes beyond the assessment that others stop at and dives
deeper via the iTag and weTag to tap into creative and visual
communication sources we don't typically utilize.”
Project Manager

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Scheduling
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o Flexible scheduling due to modular design
o Three 2-hour sessions
o Asynchronous & synchronous exercises
o Small teams require less time

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FACILITATOR TRAINING
o Self-Directed Modules
o Compact Interactive Lessons
o Easy To Learn
o Dedicated Support
o Certification
o Annual Renewal
Training & Certification
ONLINE PORTAL FEATURES
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o Prelude is easily delivered across devices and platforms
(Lync, Hangouts, Skype, WebEx, Zoom, etc.)
o High speed broadband, connectivity, video capacity,
headphones
Tech Requirements
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Competitive Advantage
SIMPLE ONE-STOP INTEGRATED SOLUTION
o Addresses global training problem.
o Uses advanced psychology principles.
o Ahead of market demand curve.
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• Easy To Learn & Facilitate
• Compact, Efficient Delivery
• Robust Versatility
• Cross-Cultural Application
• 5 HR Tools-In-One
• 20 Virtual Team Best Practices-In-One

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Summary
① Large Addressable, Low Penetration Market
② Global Partners & Client Relations
③ Market Tested Product
④ Highly Experienced Team
⑤ Scalable, Low-Cost Delivery
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Managing Partners
Josh Hoover, CTO & Co-Founder
Josh has always been entrepreneurial. He’s had leadership roles in product development and project management. He
learned of the Prelude Suite while heading Saywire, an innovative academic social learning company. Josh instantly saw
it as a game changer in today's work spaces. Pioneer that he is, Josh joined the founding team in 2012. His expertise in
managing diverse team projects combined with application architecture and development acumen afforded key
insights and design inputs into the evolution of the Prelude Suite. His innovations have singularly helped make the
resource what it is today.
Wendeline de Zan, Europe
Wendeline’s expertise is in helping clients maximize and sustain business results through building their leadership and
interpersonal skills in class and via videoconference. Her audiences learn to enhance their management skills and style
by developing trust-based relationships, generating personal and professional insights, and cultivating positive behavioral
differentiation through a variety of tools and techniques.
Mark Tippin, North America
Human-Centered Experience Design Leader. Expert facilitation skills to align Product Management, Product Development
and key stakeholders around their customer's goals in order to achieve successful outcomes. Clients include Wells Fargo
Bank, Boston Scientific, Mayo Clinic, Philips and Autodesk,Inc.
Howard B. Esbin PhD, CEO & Co-Founder
Howard is the co-creator of the Prelude Suite. This is informed by Howard’s academic research and extensive
management experience in international development, philanthropy, and the private sector. The International Labour
Organization, Education Canada, and UNESCO have published his writing.

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Empowering Virtual Teams
Thank You.
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