Virtual Core Values Training
Overview:
An organization’s core values are one of its accelerators. The more clarity and alignment around the way employees and team members interact, the more momentum there is within the company. This program leverages the power of storytelling – of catching others actively living out the organization’s core values. These personal stories of your values in action resonate with both the head and the heart. Powerful examples of how employees are virtually showing up for one another. Likewise, this program is also a forum for sharing any core values that aren’t being upheld and how employees might better leverage the missing behaviors.
Following a round of storytelling regarding each of the values, employees will be asked to create a 20-second video using their smartphone. A montage of impactful behaviors and actions will be created for each value. These can then be shared back with the organization, posted on the company’s intranet and website, and shared with customers as well as vendors.
Target Audience:
Managers, team leaders, team members, and HR professionals.
The Problem:
As organizations have moved to a virtual model, core values have become harder to reinforce. With every new employee, the culture is potentially diluted by the new hire’s previous values. Without day-to-day, in-the-moment experiences, core value clarity can drift. And within teams, the beliefs and assumptions around “the way things are done around here” are driven more by individual experience. Collaboration grows more difficult as your core values become less clear.
Our Solution:
Participants will learn to…
- Develop psychological safety
- Share their personal truth and voice as to how they see (or don’t see core values in action)
- Actively listen to the perspectives of others
- Define the behaviors that will guide collaborative work in a virtual organization
- Tell an aligned story of the values to both internal and external audiences
Course Outline:
Session 1 – 30 min.
Employee reflection assignment – note core value stories in your part of the organization
Select a story and an object (picture, icon, or symbol) that helps convey the essence of the story.
Session 2 – 2 hrs.
- Virtual storytelling – bringing the values in action to life
- Personal story recording on a smartphone
- Submit the video story to the TrainSmart editor
- Edit core value montages
Session 3 – 45 min.
- Debut stories on a virtual video call
Follow Up
- Post montages on the intranet and website
- Share montages with customers and vendors
Virtual Core Values Training FAQs
What is virtual core values training?
Virtual core values training helps organizations reinforce culture, alignment, and shared behaviors in a remote work environment. Through storytelling, reflection, and collaboration, employees explore how core values show up in real situations. The training connects values to daily actions, helping teams build stronger alignment, trust, and consistency across virtual interactions.
Who should attend virtual core values training?
This training is designed for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and employees at all levels. It is especially valuable for organizations with remote or hybrid teams that want to strengthen culture, improve collaboration, and ensure employees understand and consistently demonstrate core values in their day-to-day work.
Why are core values harder to maintain in a virtual workplace?
Core values are harder to maintain virtually because employees have fewer shared experiences and less real-time interaction. Without consistent reinforcement, individual interpretations can take over, leading to misalignment. New hires may also bring different expectations, which can dilute culture if values are not clearly communicated and actively demonstrated.
How does this training use storytelling to reinforce core values?
Participants share real examples of core values in action through storytelling, making abstract concepts more meaningful and memorable. These stories connect emotionally and help employees understand how values apply in real situations. The process also highlights gaps in the demonstration of values and encourages open dialogue to improve.
What activities are included in the virtual core values training?
The training includes reflection exercises, storytelling sessions, video creation, group discussions, and collaborative sharing. Participants create short videos that capture core values in action, which are then compiled into montages. These activities help reinforce learning and provide lasting content that can be shared internally and externally.
How does this training improve team collaboration?
By clarifying expectations and behaviors tied to core values, this training helps teams align on how they work together. It builds psychological safety, encourages open communication, and helps employees understand different perspectives. As a result, teams collaborate more effectively and make decisions that reflect shared values.
Can the training be customized to align with our organization’s values?
Yes. TrainSMART customizes training to your organization’s specific core values, culture, and goals. The storytelling exercises, discussions, and outputs are all aligned to your company’s unique identity, ensuring that the training is relevant and meaningful for your employees.
What outcomes can organizations expect from virtual core values training?
Organizations can expect stronger alignment around core values, improved communication, increased employee engagement, and clearer expectations for behavior. The training also produces tangible assets like video montages that reinforce culture and can be shared with employees, customers, and partners.