Why?
Strong teams don’t just happen—they’re shaped by clarity, alignment, and shared understanding. The CORE Team Canvas helps teams articulate who they are, what they aim to achieve, and how they’ll work together to get there.
It brings structure to collaboration and creates space for honest reflection and actionable planning. Whether you’re forming a new team or realigning an existing one, this canvas is your launchpad.
How?
We move through six focused steps:
Context – Define your team’s identity, roles, and strengths
Objectives – Align on purpose and measurable goals
Resources – Uncover what’s needed to succeed
Execution – Set clear ways of working and decision-making
Risks and Challenges – Anticipate what might get in the way
Commitments – Agree on next steps and team ownership
The format is interactive, time-boxed, and designed to spark engagement—dot voting, avatars, sticky stacks, and structured dialogue help turn insight into action.
It’s about clarity, alignment, and unlocking team
potential—together.
Credits
Inspired by real-world team challenges and years of facilitation experience at Canoe.
The name “CORE” reflects the foundational elements that drive team success: Context, Objectives, Resources, and Execution.
About Canoe
Canoe is a design and innovation studio based in Norway, helping organisations globally to navigate complexity and create meaningful change. We blend strategy, design, and technology to craft solutions that drive impact for teams large and small. Whether you need facilitation, service design, or innovation strategy, we’re here to help.
Visit www.canoe.no to learn more.
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