When you’re hosting a workshop to resolve collaboration problems between teams, project kick off, or something similar that require teams (or even people) to collaborate, you can use “What I Need From You Matrix.”
| What I need from you | Team A | Team B | Team C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team A | x | A needs from B | A needs from C |
| Team B | B needs from A | x | B needs from C |
| Team C | C needs from A | C needs from B | x |
The matrix allow each team (or person) to voice their needs from others. The goal is bringing clarity to expectations and aligning everyone.
- Related Note(s):
- 20: Influencing Others;
- 22: Cross-Cultural Communication;
- 36: Open Feedback Culture;
- 40: Understanding the Feedback You Receive;
- 44: Understanding Differences in Opinions and Perspectives;
- 44c: Confrontation brings honesty;
- 44g: Persuading others requires accepting their arguments and building empathy;
- 54: Creating Open Culture at Work;
- Source(s): CTO Craft Con 2024 Berlin, Claus Höfele - Director of Engineering at On, Facilitation: A Superpower for Engineering Leaders.
