SALT Conversations: A Guiding Light for Team Empowerment and Genuine Connections

[Sadia Jafrin]

Have you ever felt that amazing spark when a team comes together to dream big? Well, we did! Last week, our team had this fantastic in-house SALT conversation and it turned out to be a game-changer for us.

Our team is getting bigger every day, and during the SALT conversation, I could feel this incredible group energy for the very first time. It was like we were all weaving this special connection among us. The secret ingredient? Deep listening – the magic potion for building new and heartfelt relationships within our team.

The coolest part of our conversation was when we all put our heads together to dream up the future of our organization. The excitement and ideas were flowing like a river. But here's the twist – after dreaming big, we did a self-assessment. Each of us took a good look at our strengths and weaknesses. It was a bit like looking in the mirror, but what surprised me the most was how everyone owned up to their areas for improvement with real commitment.

Now, I've been in situations where I tried giving feedback to my team, trying to steer them toward growth. But guess what? The SALT conversation taught me something big – the power of self-assessment. Our team didn't just spot weaknesses; we also came up with practical steps to tackle them. It hit me – sometimes, the best solutions come from the team itself.

The real magic of the SALT conversation is in how it empowers each person and transforms the whole team. It's like having a safe space where everyone can share openly, discover hidden talents, and build genuine connections. We didn't just scratch the surface; we dove deep into what makes our team tick.
As we took this journey, you could see the ripple effect. Team members started embracing their roles in our shared dream. The self-assessment became our compass, pointing us to areas that needed attention and improvement. No blame games here – just a culture of growth and learning.

In a nutshell, our ride with SALT conversations was like catching a shooting star. It reminded us that every team holds untapped potential. As we keep growing – not just in numbers, but in spirit – the SALT conversation is our guiding light now. We're headed towards a future where dreams come true, weaknesses are embraced, and transformation is a journey we all take together. 

I think when we practice listening and appreciating, a strong connection organically has been build us among the team. And when they built shared dream they felt empowered and urgency to take actions. Finally they were so curious to share new actions ideas. 

[Sadia Jafrin]

Thank you so much Padma, I also heard about your work; it's really inspiring.

[Sadia Jafrin]

Thank you so much, everyone, for reading the blog.

Lakshmi, I, and one of my colleagues led the session.

Rituu, I believe that the emphasis on listening and appreciating each other was the main reason for everyone to feel comfortable and safe.

[Lakshmi Venkatraman]

Very inspiring to hear how your team is progressing . Good luck to you all to achieve your dream. I am interested to know who facilitated the discussions . Was it one from within the team or outside?

[Padmavati R]

Dear Sadia, really enlighten note.. It's encouraging to see how you are using the power within tthe team. Best wishes. Padma

[Rituu B. Nanda]

I enjoy this reflection! Why do you think SALT created the safe space? Warm hello dear Sadia!