STRIVE Squad Methodology

What is Squad working? Squad working is an agile way of approaching project management, bringing a real energy and togetherness to the way people collaborate. It is based on certain principles that enable a group of passionate people to resolve issues in innovative ways and get a real sense of job satisfaction in the work that they do. Squad working requires a group of 8 people to come together to resolve issues on a subject that they all feel passionate about. Each squad consists of a Squad Coach and 7 Squad members (a total of 8 people) who will work together for a set period of time, until they have resolved the issue that they set out to work together on. The training will support you to use the Squad methodology. Principles of squad working include:

Use of an agile methodology rather than a prescribed method

Collaborative, participatory and problem solving

Leadership is co-ordinating rather than controlling

By attending the masterclass you’ll learn the methodology that could support you to creating solutions in a collaborative and efficient way.

A recent attendee said:

‘This is a really positive and dynamic way of cracking issues creatively without getting bogged down by leaving a paper trail’

There are many environmental benefits to reducing single use plastics. Over recent years the issue of plastics has become a big topic and the detriment to the environment both on land and in the sea is undeniable. A Greater Manchester-wide 5 year plan has been produced with initial actions we must take. One of the actions around sustainable consumption and production is an aim to eradicate avoidable single use plastics on the public estate. We therefore have a responsibility to look at ways in which we can reduce the amounts of single use plastics coming from our operations. Can we therefore ask you to bring your own cup or thermos if you would like a hot drink during the training session please? We do have a few spare mugs available if you happen to forget your own but please ensure that you do wash and put away anything you use. Thanks for supporting this important initiative!