Team Radar / Spider Web

The Team Radar, or Spider Web, is a visual tool that allows a team to assess its practices across several essential dimensions such as collaboration, quality, or communication. This game promotes self-assessment and continuous improvement while facilitating constructive discussion on areas for enhancement. It helps teams identify their strengths and areas for development collaboratively.

Walkthrough

1. 1

   Introduction

   5 min

   The facilitator introduces the concept of the Team Radar and explains its purpose: "Today, we will evaluate our team on several key dimensions to identify our strengths and areas for improvement." They clarify that the exercise is a self-assessment tool and not a judgement.

   Tip — Ensure that all participants understand that the goal is continuous improvement and not criticism.

2. 2

   Choosing Dimensions

   10 min

   The facilitator asks the group to choose 5 to 7 dimensions on which they wish to evaluate themselves. This may include communication, collaboration, innovation, etc. Participants discuss and agree on the most relevant dimensions for their context.

   Tip — Provide a pre-established list of dimensions to help the group get started, but allow them the freedom to choose or add their own dimensions.

3. 3

   Creating the Radar

   10 min

   On a large board or sheet of paper, the facilitator draws a spider web diagram with as many axes as there are chosen dimensions. Each axis is labelled with a dimension. They explain how the diagram will be used for the evaluation.

   Tip — Use different colours for each dimension to make the radar more visual and engaging.

4. 4

   Individual Evaluation

   15 min

   Each participant individually evaluates the team on each dimension by assigning a score from 1 to 5. They mark their scores on post-its or directly on the radar. The facilitator emphasises the importance of honesty in the evaluations.

   Tip — Encourage participants to quickly note their first impression to avoid biases from overthinking.

5. 5

   Compilation and Discussion

   20 min

   The facilitator compiles the evaluations by marking the average scores on the radar. Then, they lead an open discussion about the results: "What do you notice? Where are our strengths? Which areas need particular attention?" Participants share their observations and ideas for improvement.

   Tip — Facilitate the discussion by asking open-ended questions and encouraging participants to provide concrete examples.

6. 6

   Action Plan

   15 min

   Based on the discussions, the team identifies 2 to 3 concrete actions to implement in order to improve the weakest dimensions. The facilitator helps to formulate SMART actions (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely).

   Tip — Ensure that each action has an owner and a deadline to guarantee follow-up.

Variants

• Use smileys or emoticons to represent evaluations on the radar.
• Add a 'Team Satisfaction' dimension to assess overall morale.
• Repeat the exercise at regular intervals to track the team's evolution.