Flow and “The In-Between”
By Vincent van Heesch The In-Between has always excited me. It is in architecture and music, in spatiality, in relationships, in chemistry, history, and love. The Between is all around you. Why can a silence in music evoke emotion, while silence in itself is nothing? What is the relationship between 2 individuals? What makes a […]
The experiential characteristics, prerequisites, and benefits of team flow!
On our website and social media statements, we often talk about team flow. But what exactly is it, and what are the terms and benefits of team flow? In this blog, we report on that and make it tangible. We briefly explain what it is and how to get there. Then, we explain why it is so important to experience flow with your team on a regular basis.
The importance of team flow in the practice of professional organizations
Being innovative, creative, and productive as an organization requires effective collaboration in small teams. Flow is a state we experience when we are fully absorbed in an activity, accompanied by a motivated and energetic focus. In a moment of team flow, we experience this together while performing mutually dependent tasks for the team’s interest. Research on flow has shown that flow leads to better performance, more job satisfaction, fulfillment, happiness, creativity, and meaning. If the right conditions are created to put everyone’s strengths into flow, members of teams and organizations could together express their maximum potential. Therefore, wouldn’t it be great if, during team collaboration, people experienced flow together?
How to get started with the Team Flow Canvas?
The Team Flow Canvas helps team members work together and step by step to create the conditions for experiencing team flow.
How large can a team be?
Why do some teams perform great, while others get stuck in mediocrity? In the AD article by neuroscientist Chantal van der Leest, we dive into fascinating group phenomena such as social loafing and the Ringelmann effect: the more people in a team, the less everyone does. What makes a team really effective? And why is a team of five often better than one of thirty? With insights from psychology, practical experience with organizations such as Buurtzorg, and tips for better cooperation, this article is a must-read for anyone working in or with teams. Discover how to recognize and break through group behavior.
SPOTLIGHT: Team Flow Coach Valentine Mees
Flow Concepts offers training to become a certified Team Flow Coach. In the SPOTLIGHT section, we always shine our spotlight on one of our affiliated Team Flow Coaches. In this blog, we do so on Valentine Mees. A coach who also applies the conditions for flow and team flow in his own life with great inspiration and satisfaction!
SPOTLIGHT: Team Flow Coach Lies Verstraete
Flow Concepts offers training to become a certified Team Flow Coach. In the SPOTLIGHT section, we always shine our spotlight on one of our affiliated Team Flow Coaches. In this blog, we do so on Lies Verstraete. Lies was our first Belgian participant in the Team Flow Training, after which we immediately gave her the confidence to independently market the team flow philosophy and related tools of Flow Concepts in Belgium! She now does this with great compassion, pleasure, and satisfaction!
How LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Catapulted Aster into Space!
Teams move forward through a living collective ambition. When such a shared ambition is abruptly extinguished by external factors, it is advisable to expertly examine whether it makes sense to revive it in another way. Lego Serious Play can help, and Space Team Aster is the living example!
How to use the Graffiti Flow Jam to bring your team’s collective ambition to life!
This is the unique opportunity to share the team’s collective ambition in an inspiring way. The artwork on the wall thus keeps the collective ambition alive and probably ensures it will be achieved! And then it’s time for a new work of art!
SPOTLIGHT: Team Flow Coach Frank Schreibers
Flow Concepts offers training to become a certified Team Flow Coach. In the SPOTLIGHT section, we always shine our spotlight on one of our affiliated Team Flow Coaches. In this blog, we do so on Frank Schreibers. Team Flow Coach from the first hour, and a person you would love to hear the life story of!
