Why does this matter?
Teams thrive when members understand themselves and each other. Self-awareness enhances collaboration by helping people recognize their strengths and potential blind spots. By reflecting on how your traits shape interactions, you’ll build a foundation of trust that supports open communication and teamwork.

Pre-work:

1. Complete personal assessments in Cloverleaf: Cloverleaf link 

2. Review your results.

3. Reflect on how your strengths and growth areas influence your interactions in team settings.

4. Consider writing down your reflections in a personal document to prepare for group discussion.
   
   

Part 1: Sound Check
Introductions: Each person shares background info and key assessment takeaways.

Discussion Prompts:

• What did you learn about yourself from the assessment?

• How do your strengths contribute to a team environment?

• Share a time when your strengths created collaboration challenges.
  
  

Part 2: Strengths and Shadows
Exercise:

• Choose a strength from your assessment.

• Share an example of how it helped in a past project or relationship.

• Then, share how this same strength can become a liability (e.g., overuse, misalignment with situation).

Part 3: Rhythm Checks

• On a scale of 1–10, how well do you know your Trio members now?

• What could we do differently next time to build stronger connections?

Between-Session Practice:

• Share a takeaway with your Trio asynchronously (e.g., Signal, Teams, etc).

• Invite each other to a shared team on Cloverleaf.

Why does this matter?
Miscommunication and unspoken frustrations can derail even the most skilled teams. Learning how to give and receiveú feedback effectively helps prevent misunderstandings and fosters continuous growth.

Pre-work:

1. Identify a recent communication challenge. 

2. Consider writing down your thoughts ahead of the session.
   
   

Part 1: Sound Check
Discussion Prompts:

• What communication habits work well for you?

• What makes receiving feedback easier—or harder?
  
  

Part 2: Feedback in Action
Effective teams use clear, respectful communication. This exercise will focus on giving and receiving feedback effectively.

Exercise:

• Each trio member shares a scenario where they struggled to communicate effectively.

• The group role-plays delivering feedback using one of the models 

  • SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) model.

    • Situation: Describe the specific event.

    • Behavior: Explain the observed action.

    • Impact: Share the effect it had.

  • Constructive feedback

    • Watch 4 Steps to Giving Constructive Feedback (2:52 min)

• Example:
  “In yesterday’s meeting (Situation), I noticed that when I shared my idea, you immediately offered an alternative (Behavior). It made me feel unheard (Impact). I’d appreciate the chance to finish my thought before discussing alternatives.”

Part 3: Rhythm Checks

• Reflect on the feedback experience.

• At the end of today’s Jam Session: Complete a brief (2-3 minute) survey reflecting on your experiences in Development Trios thus far:  Session Survey Link

Between-Session Practice:

• Practice delivering feedback using the SBI model in another setting.

• Consider taking notes on what you did and how other responded.

Through intentional discussions and structured goal-setting exercises, this session will help Trios align individual aspirations with collective objectives. By defining clear goals, members will gain clarity on direction and establish accountability measures for sustained success.

Why does this matter?

Without a clear sense of purpose and direction, teams can struggle to make meaningful progress. This session ensures that each member’s individual goals align with the Trio’s collective vision, fostering accountability and long-term success.

Pre-work:

1. Reflect on one short-term and one long-term goal.

2. Watch: Simon Sinek – Start With Why (4 min) Engage and Inspire: Simon Sinek's Guide to Starting with Why

3. Consider writing your goals down beforehand.

Part 1: Sound Check:

Discussion Prompt: What do we want to accomplish:

1. Individually?

2. As a Trio?

3. As a Pathfinder?
   
   

• Each member shares:

  • Their personal and professional goals.

  • Their goals as as Pathfinder:

    • Share past/present involvement in Pathfinder goals

    • Establish a goal for future involvement in Pathfinder projects

      • What projects are ongoing/forthcoming?

      • When can I commit to participating?

• Discuss Trio goals:

  • What do we want to accomplish as a group? 

• Identify overlapping themes or areas where the group can offer support in personal, professional, and Trio goals?.

Exercise: Set short-term and long-term goals using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

• Each member writes down their goals: 

  • Personal

  • Professional

  • Pathfinders

• As a Trio, discuss how each person’s goals align and where the group can provide accountability.

Part 2: Crafting Authenticity

Aligning personal purpose with team goals requires honesty and commitment. This exercise will encourage members to reflect on how their strengths contribute to the group’s success.

Exercise: Each member shares:

• One strength that helps them achieve their goals.

• One challenge or limitation that could get in the way.

• How the Trio can support them in staying accountable.

Part 3: Rhythm Checks

As you wrap up, consider how today’s discussion applies to your personal and Trio goals. Consider asking each other:

• On a scale of 1-10 (0 = not likely, 10 = extremely likely), how likely do you feel you are to take action on your goals between today and the next Jam Session?
  
  

• What adjustments can be made to make it even more likely that you’ll take action in the direction of your goals? E.g., Does the goal need to be smaller? Does it need to be more important? Do you need accountability somehow (from the Trio? From someone else?)
  
  

• Have one representative from your Trio complete this Google Form to notify Pathfinders of your Trio vision and goals. Trio Vision and Goals Form 

Practice between jam sessions:

1. Check-ins as helpful/desired (via Signal, Teams, or some other means).

2. Set a reminder for a personal reflection on short-term goals.

Optional Further Study: Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset: What Do They Really Mean?

Trust is built through consistency, reliability, and shared commitment. This session will help members balance personal responsibility with team commitments and create accountability structures that foster trust.

Why does this matter?

Trust is the foundation of any strong team, and accountability is key to building that trust. This session helps members create supportive accountability structures, ensuring commitments are met and relationships are strengthened.

Pre-work:

1. Reflect on a time when accountability helped you follow through on a goal.

2. Identify an area where you would like more accountability support.

3. Watch: James Clear – The 2-Minute Rule (1:17min) 

4. Consider writing down some of your thoughts on the above in a personal document.

Part 1: Sound Check

Discussion Prompt: How do we balance personal responsibility with team/Trio/Pathfinder commitments?

• Share experiences of when accountability worked well (or didn’t).
  
  

• Discuss what makes accountability feel supportive rather than restrictive.

Part 2: Crafting Authenticity

Building trust requires vulnerability. This exercise will encourage members to openly share their challenges and seek accountability in a meaningful way.

Exercise: Identify one area where you want accountability support.

• Each member shares one goal where they struggle with follow-through.
  
  

• The other two members provide accountability strategies.
  
  

• The trio agrees on how to check in with each other moving forward.

Reflection Questions:

• What type of accountability works best for you—gentle nudges, structured check-ins, or public commitments?
  
  

• How can we create a culture of trust and follow-through?

Part 3: Rhythm Checks

This session will end with a “Commitment Roundtable.”

Commitment Roundtable:

• Each person shares one action they will take to strengthen accountability.
  
  

• The group reflects on how they can support each other in these commitments.
  
  

• Set a Trio check-in date to follow up on progress.

Practice Between Jam Sessions:

1. Set a reminder to check-in with eachother to track progress on your commitment.

Optional Further Study: Covey, S. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Habit 1: Be Proactive (page 31) & Habit 4: Think Win-Win for accountability (page 102)).

After the completion of the 10 Jam Sessions, the maintenance phase is crucial for sustaining the relationships, accountability, and skills developed throughout the program. As the trio continues to meet in the decided fashion, each member should:

1. Revisit Personal Development Goals: Re-evaluate short and long-term goals and track progress.
   
   

2. Engage in Continued Feedback: Regularly check in with one another to ensure feedback continues to flow constructively.
   
   

3. Practice and Deepen Leadership Skills: Apply lessons from the Jam Sessions to real-world situations and encourage each other to take on leadership roles within the Pathfinder program.
   
   

4. Foster Community Building: Continue to build a sense of camaraderie and mutual support within the group by encouraging collaboration beyond the Trio.