1. Team development and trust Describe what influences trust within a team and how to build trust Identify stages of team development and how these are affected in humanitarian response Session 2.3.3

2. Ground rules for Trust Walk All participants, except the guides, will be blindfolded You will be in line, holding on to a rope Anyone can choose to observe instead if you would prefer to

3. Ground rules for Trust Walk Guides….. cannot talk to the group during the exercise can make sounds e.g clap, whistle cannot touch other team members Participants……. take the exercise slowly!! If anyone feels unsafe, stop and raise your hand Facilitators …. will be present to ensure safety

4. Trust Walk debrief How did it feel to be led? How did it feel to be a guide? Did you rely on the guides or did you help each other? What kind of communication did you need to make this work well? Did you feel you could trust those around you? Why/why not? Any gender dynamics?

5. Skills for building trust Listening Give and take Sharing Communication Language Hard work and competence Active involvement of all

6. Trust Walk What more have we learned about trust and working with others?

7. Stages of team development Dependency & orientation Conflict and organisation Cohesion and data-flow Interdependence & problem-solving Reassure why here Expectations Get to know each other Clarify roles and responsibilities Explain procedures Facilitate conflict Facilitate sharing and doing Facilitate problem- solving Encourage inter- dependence

8. Leadership styles directing participating

9. Individual reflection What are my strengths in teamwork? What key lessons on building trust will I take home with me? How can I improve how my team works?