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In the RubyConf 2021 workshop titled "Intentional Team Building," presenters Alex Robinson and Will Mitchell of the Turing School of Software and Design explored techniques and philosophies for creating effective, values-driven teams. The workshop emphasizes the importance of identifying core values within organizations and how these values influence team dynamics and overall organizational culture.

**Key Points Discussed:**
- **Introduction to Values-Driven Organizations:**  
  - Definition: A values-driven organization is one that operates under guiding principles allowing all stakeholders to thrive. 
  - Benefits include improved team happiness, productivity, innovation, and employee retention.

- **Interactive Workshop Elements:**  
  - The session began with an icebreaker activity to facilitate discussion and networking. Participants grouped together to answer questions about their experiences and preferences, reinforcing team interaction.

- **Defining Values and Behaviors:**  
  - Explicit values are critical to success and clearly articulated, such as teamwork and collaboration at Costco, which prioritizes positive workplace culture.
  - Implicit values, meanwhile, are unwritten rules that still govern behavior within the organization, often having a substantial impact on culture.

- **Case Study:**  
  - The presenters shared insights about the Turing School's instructional teams, discussing the daily responsibilities of instructors and their specific values. They highlighted a culture of inquiry and accountability built on transparency, which can sometimes lead to tension regarding work-life balance.

- **Strategies for Introducing New Values:**  
  - The workshop encouraged participants to think of strategies to integrate professional development as a new explicit value. Ideas included dedicating time for PD in schedules and creating opportunities for instructors to share their growth with the team.
  - This section underscored the importance of leadership support in fostering an environment conducive to value incorporation.

- **Observing Team Dynamics:**  
  - Robinson and Mitchell stressed the need for leaders to observe team behaviors that either align with or diverge from stated values, identifying implicit values that may require attention.
  
**Conclusion and Takeaways:**  
- Effective team building revolves around clearly defining and promoting both explicit and implicit values.
- Organizations yield greater success when they foster a culture that promotes ongoing professional development and creates the necessary structures to support those values.
- The workshop concluded with an emphasis on starting small in integrating these values, promoting regular reflection, and encouraging open communication within teams to continually align behaviors with core organizational values.

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