---
title: Values Mapping
collection: Cooperative Foundations
path: Cooperative Foundations/Peer Support Playbook/Values Mapping
parentDocument: Peer Support Playbook
outlineId: fcba1d09-2356-4d69-9995-f512847ac552
updatedAt: '2026-03-03T12:42:15.702Z'
createdBy: Jennie R.F.
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When: Between Session 1 and Session 2

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Materials: Shared Miro board (template provided), 7 Principles reference

\nThis session helps the studio identify individual values and see where they align or diverge as a team. The goal is to notice rather than try to align everything.

If tension emerges, that's okay. Name it and move on.

## Before the session

* Confirm everyone completed their individual journaling (Session 1 homework)
* Ensure their studio Miro board has the template
* Have the 7 Principles visible (on the board or screen-shared)


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### 1. Check-in

### 2. Individual sharing (15-20 min)

Each person shares 3-5 values from their individual reflection.

prompts:

* "What values came up when you did the journaling?"
* "You don't need to explain or justify"

As they share:

* Each person adds their values to the Miro board (stickies in their colour/section)
* No discussion yet - just capture

Watch for:

* Someone dominating or going first every time
* Someone staying quiet - invite them in gently
* Values that sound the same but might mean different things

### 3. Noticing patterns (10-15 min)

Now look at the board together.

Prompts:

* "What do you notice?"
* "Where do you see overlap?"
* "Any surprises?"
* "Are there values that seem similar but might mean different things to different people?"

Example to offer: "Transparency" - does it mean open documents? Open conversations? Both? Neither? What exactly is meant?

Let them discuss and keep it moving

### 4. Connecting to the 7 Principles (10 min)

Look at the ICA 7 Principles together. Also see [ICA Values Connections](/doc/91342338-8257-4550-be63-59f78d88dd75) 

prompt:

* "do you see connections between your values and these principles?"
* "draw lines or group things if it helps."

This can be loosey goosey and don't let them fixate on making a beautiful diagram. the point is to see that their values connect to *a larger cooperative tradition*.

### 5. To bring back to Session 2 (5 min)

prom

* "what's one thing you learned about where your team aligns or diverges?"
* "you'll share this in session 2 - doesn't need to be polished."

Have someone write it down or capture it on the board.

### 6. Community agreements contribution (5 min)

"Based on this conversation, are there 1-2 values you'd propose adding to the cohort community agreements?"

Capture these to bring back to the full group.


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## Tips

If someone dominates: "Let's hear from someone who hasn't shared yet."

If no one talks: "Take a minute to look at the board silently. What stands out?"

If tension emerges: "I'm hearing some different perspectives here. That's useful but we don't need to resolve it today."

If they want to debate definitions: "It's okay to mean different things. The goal is simply to notice where you might need to clarify later."

If time runs short: Prioritize steps 2-3 (sharing and noticing). The principles connection and agreements contribution can be done async if needed.


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## After the session

* Note any tensions / surprises to mention in your Peer Support check-in
* Remind the team to bring their learnings to Session 2