Team dynamics & tension shifting meeting

This RadHR resource provides a detailed session outline for a recurring team dynamics and tension-shifting meeting, designed to run every six weeks for roughly 2–2.5 hours. It walks facilitators through a structured agenda covering check-ins, celebration and appreciation rounds, individual tension journalling, and a facilitated consensus-based tension-resolution process using SMART agreements. The guide includes practical facilitation tips on supporting vulnerable participants, navigating power dynamics, and grouping shared tensions, as well as guidance on giving constructive feedback drawn from Non-Violent Communication (NVC) principles. A template agenda and notes format are included, making it ready to adopt with minimal adaptation for staff or volunteer teams in non-hierarchical or collective settings.