High-Impact tools for teams: 5 tools to align team members, build trust, and get results fast

by Stefano Mastrogiacomo & Alex Osterwalder

This book is a practical guide that introduces visual tools to enhance team collaboration, alignment, and performance. It provides clear frameworks like the “Team Alignment Map” to help teams avoid misunderstandings, ensure clarity, and achieve their goals effectively in any project.

Key Concepts

Team Alignment Map: A visual tool that helps teams align objectives, roles, and responsibilities to avoid misunderstandings and improve collaboration.

Psychological Safety: A safe environment that allows team members to express themselves openly without fear of negative consequences, essential for effective collaboration.

Team Contracts: Clear agreements among team members about expectations, roles, and behavior norms to facilitate smoother teamwork.

Respect Card: A concept and tool that promotes building mutual respect within the team, which is crucial for team cohesion and performance.

Commitment Check: A process to ensure that all team members are committed to the agreed-upon objectives, reinforcing alignment and focus on results.

About Stefano Mastrogiacomo & Alex Osterwalder

Stefano Mastrogiacomo: Consultant and author specializing in team management and innovation. He is known for creating the “Team Alignment Map,” a tool to improve team alignment and communication.

Alex Osterwalder: Swiss business theorist and author, famous for developing the “Business Model Canvas,” a key tool for visualizing and designing business models. Co-founder of Strategyzer, a company dedicated to business innovation.