Trust is the bedrock of any strong team. When trust is missing, teammates may hide their challenges, hesitate to ask for help, or misjudge each other's intentions. Building a culture of openness helps team members feel comfortable owning mistakes and sharing their struggles—seeing them as steps toward growth rather than setbacks. When everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to the team, it creates space for true collaboration and learning.
With Activities, Admins or those who have set their Role to Team Lead, Team Manager, Business Lead, or Coach or Consultant can select from a list of activities within a Team Dashboard, Reporting Team Dashboard, or from within a custom dashboard using the Dashboard Builder.
Cloverleaf Activity Guide
Where to Access Activities
You can launch Cloverleaf activities from multiple locations within the platform:
Teams or Reporting Teams: Navigate to the teams section where you manage your group.
Dashboard Builder: Build a participant group from this section.
Activity Templates: Access pre-built activity templates designed for specific goals.
Once you have selected the team or group you want to run the activity with, you can launch the activity from any of these sections.
How to Set Up Activities
1. Select Your Team / Participants
Ensure the correct team is selected before launching the activity. If you build from Dashboard builder, make sure that you have all the correct participants.
2. Assessments (reminders)
Activities have recommended assessments associated with them to make sure that your participants have the most coaching content available for the activity.
Use this section to make sure that your participants have completed the right assessments.
You can also copy and send the activity link to participants, making it easy for them to join.
3. Define Your Goal
Depending on what you aim to achieve, you can set a goal for the activity.
Example: If your goal is to celebrate participants, select the appropriate goal and follow the directions that follow that goal in the activity directions.
4. Save or Start the Activity
You can save the activity for later access or start it immediately.
Facilitator View
Once the activity starts, you’ll be taken to the Facilitator View, where you can manage and guide the session effectively.
Key Features of the Facilitator View
Participant List (Right Side): View and select participants. For some activities, the participant list will drive the content shown in the facilitator view.
Widgets: Displays the content widget that will be available in this activity (future activities may have more than one widget).
Direction: You can launch these at anytime to help guid you through the activity. These launch in a new window so you can optimize you primary screen space.
Ongoing Use
These activities can be run on a weekly basis to continuously develop team awareness and collaboration. Adjust goals based on what the team needs at the time.
Recommendations for Running an Activity
Start with a Volunteer: Ask for a participant to raise their hand when running activities like Spotlight or Scavenger hunt.
Set the Tone for Inclusion Before starting the activity, remind the group that every perspective is valuable. You can say something like: "Some of us naturally jump into conversations, while others prefer to reflect first. Let’s make space for all voices so we can truly learn from each other."
Use a Warm-Up Question or Cloverleaf conversation card! Start with a low-pressure prompt where everyone contributes. Example: "What’s one word that describes how you're feeling today?"
Give Time to Process Not everyone thinks on the spot. When asking a question, say: "Take a moment to reflect before responding." This allows introverted team members to organize their thoughts.
Offer Alternative Ways to Participate If speaking up feels intimidating, let participants share in different ways:
Use chat or sticky notes (if in a virtual setting).
Let people write down their thoughts before speaking.
Use a round-robin format, where each person gets a turn but can pass if they’re not ready.
Call on Participants Thoughtfully Instead of putting someone on the spot, try:
"I’d love to hear from someone who hasn’t spoken yet. [Name], do you have any thoughts?"
Give them an option: "[Name], would you like to share now, or would you rather go later?"
Acknowledge Contributions When a quieter team member shares, affirm their input:
"That’s a great perspective, [Name]. Thanks for sharing!"
If they share a brief response, encourage more: "That’s interesting—can you tell us more?"
Create a Safe and Supportive Atmosphere If people fear being judged, they’ll stay quiet. Reinforce that this activity is about learning and celebrating each other, not evaluation or critique.
When are the best times to use these activities?
Cloverleaf Spotlight
Use Cloverleaf’s coach tip’s to create space for open, honest team communication that deepens the understanding between team members.
WHEN TO USE:
During Team Onboarding: Introduce new members to existing team dynamics.
At the Start of a New Project: Establish team members' roles and align their strengths with project goals.
Navigating Team Conflict or Misalignment: Uncover underlying dynamics and misunderstandings.
Scavenger Hunt
Unlock the power of Cloverleafs Insight Search to explore what energizes each team member. Build self-awareness, foster better collaboration, and align work with personal goals.
WHEN TO USE:
Addressing Slowing Team Productivity: If your team is slowing or relying too heavily on you to make progress, use this activity to uncover hidden blockers. Identify unspoken frustrations, mismatched workloads, or unclear expectations by revealing what energizes or drains team members.
During Quarterly or Monthly Check-Ins: Revisit strengths and ensure team dynamics are continuously nurtured.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Help teams navigate different communication styles and work preferences.
Team Traits Explorer
Discover how your team learns, decides, and collaborates. Lead meetings that matter and leverage each member's strengths.
WHEN TO USE:
Organizational Restructuring: When a new team is formed to understand dynamics and set a strong foundation for collaboration.
Major Projects or Strategic Initiatives: At the start of a project to align strengths, roles, and decision-making approaches.
Leadership Transitions: When a new manager takes over or there’s a significant leadership shift, to assess team needs and foster trust.
Team Development Workshops: As part of broader efforts to enhance self-awareness, collaboration, and professional growth.