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    Not business as usual

    Just finished 24 hours of workshops over 3 days with a technical group in a very complex and dynamic health care organization. The focus was communication, and happy to say that many an ah-ha was gleaned without the use of powerpoints, funny hats, or craft project simulations. Everyone appreciated that everything was an authentic conversation - doing communication rather than talking about it. No pompous lectures or patriarchal preaching. It was an obvious lesson in the power of pure experiential/reflective learning where people are appreciatively respected for their wholeness and passion for authenticity. In every case, people rose to the occasion of practicing new principles and distinctions. It was a testament to how hungry people are to have opportunities that assume the presence rather than deficiency of skill and will. And as usual, people when trusted, acted trustworthy.
    Tags » Appreciative living
    • 1 November 2006
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