Explore the Diverse Perspectives on Your Team

Take turns sharing your drawings among your trio. As you explore your teammates’ perspectives, ask questions to make sure you fully understand their point of view. Give them time and space to clarify what they think and why they think it. Don’t worry about what they got right or wrong (from your perspective). Instead, pay particular attention to the differences. Be curious.

When it’s your turn to share, don’t advocate for your drawing. Simply share your point of view, answer questions, and clarify your thinking.

Remember, everyone’s perspective can and should contribute to the team’s shared understanding. We saw in our opening story that the trio’s shared map was stronger because they synthesized the unique perspectives on the team into a richer experience map than any of them could have individually created.

Once you have a clear understanding of each team member’s perspective, you are ready to start building a shared team perspective.