Cocolabo Introduces a New Feature for Enhanced Team Building through Shared Values

Strengthening Team Engagement with Cocolabo

The evolution of workplace collaboration is moving towards a more profound understanding of individual values and work styles. NEWONE, a consulting firm based in Minato, Tokyo, is at the forefront of this transformation with its latest feature on the Cocolabo platform, designed to enhance team engagement and foster shared values among members. This innovative feature, titled “Mutual Understanding Work,” enables team members to visualize and share their personal values and perspectives through an interactive facilitation tool.

What is Cocolabo?

Cocolabo is a team-building platform that allows organizations to develop their workforce by enhancing engagement through understanding personal and collective values. The newly launched “Cocolabo Chart” helps users answer 40 carefully designed questions that reveal their values and work tendencies. According to Edward Deci, a social psychologist, fulfilling three basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—enhances motivation and encourages individuals to take ownership of their work. Cocolabo's assessment breaks down these needs into nine intentions, turning them into a quantifiable format that clarifies “what values one cannot compromise on in the workplace.”

The Importance of Mutual Understanding Work

The newly introduced “Mutual Understanding Work” feature serves as a facilitative, dialogue-oriented group work function that uses “Cocolabo Chart” results. It encourages team members to engage in discussions while referring to each other's assessment outcomes, thus fostering a more profound understanding among team members. The platform guides the discussions, making it user-friendly for facilitators regardless of their prior experience in team discussions or facilitation. Pre-prepared question examples also assist in promoting smooth dialogue.

When to Use Cocolabo?

Using Cocolabo can significantly impact the quality of progress and outcomes when new members are brought into a team. Instead of proceeding without understanding each other's working styles and values, teams can benefit from an enhanced understanding that leads to more effective collaboration. Here are suggested instances to implement Cocolabo:

- At the kickoff of new projects or teams
- When new recruits or mid-career hires join the organization
- For new leaders or managers aiming to deepen relationships with their team members

Cocolabo Chart assessments are free for anyone, offering a great opportunity for teams to engage in the “Work Values Assessment.” This initiative encourages mutual understanding while analyzing results collectively.

Cocolabo’s Free Trial Offer

NEWONE is also offering a two-week free trial for organizations considering integrating Cocolabo into their development strategies. This trial provides insights into the platform's capabilities while allowing participants to experience its collaborative tools firsthand. Details about this free trial can be found on the Cocolabo service site.

About NEWONE

Since its launch in 2020, Cocolabo has supported various companies in their organizational development and problem-solving initiatives. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly into remote or hybrid work environments, making it a flexible tool for diverse organizational structures.

In addition to its flagship tools, Cocolabo provides resources to enhance psychological safety, mutual understanding, problem discovery, and team collaboration. For those interested in improving team engagement and effectiveness, Cocolabo remains an innovative choice in the corporate landscape.

For more information about Cocolabo, please visit the Cocolabo service website.