It’s never too late to mention that last Sunday was International Friendship Day, MFV wants to underscore the vital role of team relationships, teammates, and colleagues in our journey forward. It’s a perfect time to reflect on what truly binds us, moves us forward together.
At MFV, every Forwardian has their unique color and identity. Whether it’s your project team, a cross-functional group, or individual collaborations across different departments, these connections are the bedrock of our success.
Think about the life cycle of a team, much like a Scrum team. After the initial forming and storming, the real magic happens in the Norming and Performing stages. As highlighted in our "Life Cycle of a Scrum Team" blog, this is where:
Norming: The team resolves differences, builds cohesion, and starts to identify common goals and values. Trust and understanding begin to form.
Performing: The team operates as a highly functional unit, focused on achieving goals with synergy and efficiency. They are self-organizing and capable of handling complex challenges.
So ideal stages, aren’t they?
So, how do we foster this environment where teams don't just exist, but truly thrive and evolve?
Enter Emotip – MFV's internal simple tool that goes beyond a simple "thank you." Functionally, Emotip allows you to:
Send Concrete Appreciation: It's a structured way to send a thank you that carries tangible value.
Show Deeper Recognition: Unlike a quick icon, the effort of crafting an Emotip message and allocating points signals a deeper level of appreciation for support.
Boost Awareness of Unseen Contributors: Emotip shines a light on those often-unseen heroes, ensuring their efforts are recognized beyond their immediate project team, like a PdM discovering key contributors they might not have known otherwise.
Encourage Giving Back: Especially for our hospitable Forwardians working across different countries, Emotip is a perfect workaround to genuinely "give back" in a meaningful, timely way, knowing the recipient will still receive a "gift" by month-end.
MFV strongly encourages everyone to embrace Emotip. It's more than just a system; it's a testament to how our cultures exist in tangible, visual form, not just on paper. It ensures our image branding is true to our everyday practices.
We asked some of the frequent Emotip users what makes it so valuable. Here's what they shared:
Emotip is a powerful tool of how we bring our culture from paper to life. It solidifies MFV's belief: "We grow forward by you grow forward." Emotip moves your Team Culture forward. By providing a tangible way to acknowledge contributions, Emotip ensures that the value created by each Forwardian is recognized, appreciated, and leveraged, enhancing overall team productivity and positive impact.
In a rapidly changing (VUCA) world, our collective team culture is our strongest asset. Through Emotip, we strengthen the bonds that help us adapt together, evolve together, and truly survive and surpass any challenge.
What are you waiting for?
Ready to elevate our team culture through appreciation? Send an Emotip today to acknowledge a colleague who made a difference.
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