If you’re a sales rep who’s been following along with our Carefrontation series and thinking, “I’d love to get my team talking about this," then you’re not alone. One of the best ways to build a stronger team culture is to be the spark that gets the conversation started. And no, you don’t need a manager title to lead the charge. What you do need is a thoughtful approach, a little preparation, and the confidence to bring the idea forward.
Bringing a workshop idea to your manager doesn’t need to be complicated. The key is to position it as something that supports team performance and growth, not as something that replaces their leadership. Here’s a quick way to frame the ask:
- Start with intention: “I’ve been learning more about Carefrontation, and I think a short team workshop could help us be more open and consistent with feedback.”
- Connect it to outcomes: “It’s all about improving communication, which I think could help us close gaps faster and support each other better in tough deals.”
- Make it easy to say yes: “I’ve pulled together a simple outline and I’d be happy to facilitate. I just wanted your support to give it a try in a team meeting.”
As a bonus, you can create the following to share with your manager:
- Sample Workshop Outline for Team Members
- Short Article: What Is Carefrontation?
- 5-Minute Icebreaker Activity
- One-Pager: Why Feedback Culture Drives Sales Performance
- Share some of the links to my series!
Taking initiative like this shows leadership and managers often appreciate someone willing to bring fresh energy to the team. If you’ve ever felt like you wanted more open communication on your team, this is a great place to start.
Have you brought a workshop idea to your manager before? Thinking about doing it now? Drop your thoughts or questions below. We’ll help workshop your workshop!
