We're thrilled to announce the launch of Collabor8 Military Team Member, a groundbreaking addition to the Collabor8 methodology.

While our existing Team and Family curriculum focuses on facilitating collaborative planning and team-building at the organizational level, this new curriculum provides a complementary approach.

Collabor8 Team Member develops individual team member skills - focusing on how service members adapt to teams, take ownership, and contribute effectively regardless of rank or position.

Key Differentiators:

• Ideal for soldier training events: Participants from across any organization will benefit from this training – doesn’t not require existing teams to participate together

• Individual Development Focus: Builds personal team member capabilities

• Ownership Without Authority: Empowers every team member to influence team culture

• Portable Skills: Applicable across any team environment or assignment

• Eight Core Skills: Taking ownership, enabling collaboration, planning, communication, trust-building, reflecting, perspective-taking, and building consistent habits

• Practical Application: Designed for use during team-strengthening activities and real-world team situations

Join Us for Trainer Certification: March 11, 2026

We're hosting a one-day certification session to introduce you to this new curriculum and prepare you to deliver it alongside your existing Collabor8 programs.

Session Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual (MS Teams)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: Complimentary for currently certified Collabor8 trainers

What You'll Learn:

• Complete overview of the eight-step Team Member Guide methodology

• How Team Member skill development integrates with existing Collabor8 programs

• Facilitation approaches for individual reflection and skills practice

• Practical strategies for combining with the Collabor8 Challenge Box

• Application examples across different military contexts

• Access to digital resources and trainer materials

Registration: Please sign up or respond to this email by February 28th with:

1. Your name and unit

2. Which military installations/organizations you primarily serve

3. Any specific questions you'd like addressed during the session

 Why Add This to Your Toolkit?

As a certified trainer, you understand the power of the Collabor8 methodology. The Team Member curriculum expands your impact by:

✓ Addressing a critical gap: Most team development focuses on leaders; this empowers all team members
✓ Increasing engagement: Service members can apply these skills immediately in any team setting
✓ Creating lasting culture change: When individuals own team effectiveness, change becomes sustainable
✓ Complementing your existing work: Pairs perfectly with team-level collaborative planning
✓ Expanding your service offerings: Provides another valuable solution for military organizations

Practical Applications:

• Unit training days: Incorporate into existing team development programs

• Professional development: Offer as standalone skill-building for any rank

• Onboarding: Help new team members integrate effectively

• Leadership pipeline: Develop future leaders by building strong team member habits first

• Integration with Challenge Box: Use during team-strengthening activities you're already facilitating

Materials You'll Receive:

Upon certification, you'll have access to:

• Collabor8 Military Team Member Guide (full curriculum)

• Digital trainer resources and facilitation guides

• Presentation slides and handouts

• Integration guidance for combining with Team Guidebook

• Sample training schedules for various formats (1-hour, half-day, full-day)

Questions?

We know you'll have questions about how this fits with your current Collabor8 work. Here are answers to what we anticipate:

Q: How does this relate to the Team Guidebook?
A: The Team Guidebook is for leaders facilitating organizational team development. The Team Member Guide develops individual skills that support that work. Think of them as complementary - one develops the team system, the other develops the individuals within it.

Q: Can I use both curricula with the same unit?
A: Absolutely! Many trainers will use Team Member Guide during team-strengthening activities, then facilitate collaborative planning using the Team Guidebook. They work beautifully together.

Q: Do I need to be re-certified on my existing curriculum?
A: No - your current certification remains valid. This is an additional certification that expands your toolkit.

Q: What's the time commitment beyond March 11th?
A: Just the 90-minute virtual session. You'll receive all materials and be ready to deliver immediately afterward.

Q: Will there be ongoing support?
A: Yes - just like your existing Collabor8 certification, you'll have access to our trainer community, updated materials, and ongoing consultation as needed.

We'd love to have you join us on March 11th.

 Next Steps:

1. Register by February 28th

2. Prepare any questions you'd like us to address during the session

3. Mark your calendar for March 11th

Ready to expand your impact?

Reply to this email or contact:

Damon Hunt
Collabor8 Program Director, TeamUp Leadership & Family
damon@teamup-games.com
(910) 912-8140

Thank you for your continued dedication to strengthening military teams. We're excited to add this powerful new resource to your trainer toolkit.