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Teams Built for Success
A Trail Map to Create Trust and Connection for Authentic Collaboration
Authors Shawn Creswell and Katy Sue Traicoff use the Team Trail Map to guide educators as they establish true, authentic connection and belonging. Their reflective exercises help teams in defining a shared vision and building effective teams that drive lasting school success.
Building connections for high-performing collaborative teams
Strong teams are intentionally built through trust, connection, and a shared vision. Authors Shawn Creswell and Katy Sue Traicoff use the Team Trail Map to move educators from compliance to true investment. Through reflection and proven strategies, build collaborative teams and strengthen relationships, fostering collective commitments. Use this step-by-step guide to create cohesive, effective teams in which every member feels valued.
K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to:
- Build strong working relationships that embrace unique values, experiences, and skills
- Engage in authentic, productive conversations that promote trust and collaboration
- Create a team vision based on all members’ input and shared interests
- Develop action plans and establish expected team practices, norms, roles, and contributions
- Monitor and reflect on ongoing progress to attain goals and sustain team growth
