A Managers Guide to a Cascading Team Values Conversation This is a guide for a manager to conduct a values conversation/ workshop with his or her team. The values conversation will take from 1 1/2 to 3 hours. The purpose is to clarify the values that will help the team move toward their highest level of performance. In the conversation, the team will • Explore their personal values about teamwork • Create a team values statement • Come to agreement about what those values mean in action Table of Contents Section 1 - Setting the Stage • Values (sm) • Leading a Values Conversation . • Clarifying Your Values • Values are the Foundation for Success • Values Replace Rules • Values Provide Guidance • Aligned Values • Change of Values • Values Into Action • Value Conflicts Section 2 - Personal Values Exploration • Cascading Valuessm to Your Team • High Performance Team Exercise • Introduction to the Values Cards • Personal Values Exploration • Using the Values Cards • Arranging Your Values Cards • Sorting Your Values • Personal and Organizational Values • My Top Six Values • Discussion Questions Section 3 - Creating Team Values • Team Values Exercise • Aligning Organizational & Team Values • Values to Action • Sample Value Statements • Turning Insight Into Action