Establish Your Team Values

A collaborative staff activity that gets everyone on the same page from day one.

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Updated July 6, 2026
Someone writes on a piece of paper on a table with a piece of paper next to them.

Shared values give a team a common language. This collaborative activity helps your staff define what matters most, together, so everyone starts the year pointed in the same direction.

Why try it

When a team shares the same values, everything gets a little easier. Decisions, conflicts, conversations, and culture all have a common reference point. This activity gives your staff a voice in shaping what your school stands for, which builds ownership and investment in the work ahead.

It's also a strong team-building move. Getting people talking early in the year, across grade levels and departments, creates the kind of connection that holds a school together when things get hard.

What's included

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