Undeveloped Passion

When to use Undeveloped Passion

Use this activity to foster creativity, identify untapped potential, and create a more fulfilling work environment.

What it solves

Lack of engagement, underutilization of team members' skills and interests, stagnant ideas.

How to run Undeveloped Passion, step by step

1. Facilitator introduces the question: 'What is a passion of yours you've yet to act on?' (2 minutes)
2. Each participant shares their answer. (2-3 minutes per person)
3. Brainstorm as a group how these passions could be incorporated into work projects or team activities. (5 minutes)

Materials needed

• Whiteboard or virtual whiteboard

Facilitator tips

• Encourage participants to think broadly about their passions.
• Focus the brainstorming session on practical ways to incorporate these passions into work.

Common pitfalls

• Participants struggling to identify a passion. Suggest examples like creative hobbies, volunteer work, or learning new skills.
• The brainstorming session becoming unrealistic or impractical. Keep the focus on achievable ideas.

Variations

• Have participants share a passion they are currently pursuing.
• Create a team project that allows team members to explore their passions.

Running it online or hybrid

Use a virtual whiteboard to brainstorm ways to incorporate team members' passions into their work. Encourage asynchronous sharing of passions via a team communication channel.

What it produces

A list of team members' passions and potential ways to incorporate them into their work.

Origin

Adapted from Range.co — source

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