Comments on: Deeper curiosity reveals surprising strengths http://impassionedworkforce.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/deeper-curiosity-reveals-surprising-strengths/ Best practices to inspire and engage your working population Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:22:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rosa Say http://impassionedworkforce.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/deeper-curiosity-reveals-surprising-strengths/#comment-7 Rosa Say Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:53:35 +0000 http://impassionedworkforce.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/deeper-curiosity-reveals-surprising-strengths/#comment-7 Aloha Gabriella, I have had the same experience with ice-breakers; it is pretty amazing. What you speak of just happened for me yesterday in bringing Managing with Aloha to a group for the first time. This is a larger organization where everyone knows each other - or so they thought. All we did was give them blank nametags as they walked in, pointing them to a table with an array of colored sharpies. We asked them to only write their first name, and a small doodle-type picture of something that makes them feel good. During their breaks, and break-outs for the day, we encouraged them to ask each other what the pictures were all about, doing their best to relate to each other as unique individuals, and not as the holders of the roles they have in the organization. They loved the exercise. Thank you for your mention of Blaine and our Joyful Jubilant Learning forum; it's wonderful to find your blog! I'm so with you in the desire for an impassioned workforce! Rosa Aloha Gabriella,
I have had the same experience with ice-breakers; it is pretty amazing. What you speak of just happened for me yesterday in bringing Managing with Aloha to a group for the first time. This is a larger organization where everyone knows each other – or so they thought. All we did was give them blank nametags as they walked in, pointing them to a table with an array of colored sharpies. We asked them to only write their first name, and a small doodle-type picture of something that makes them feel good. During their breaks, and break-outs for the day, we encouraged them to ask each other what the pictures were all about, doing their best to relate to each other as unique individuals, and not as the holders of the roles they have in the organization. They loved the exercise.

Thank you for your mention of Blaine and our Joyful Jubilant Learning forum; it’s wonderful to find your blog! I’m so with you in the desire for an impassioned workforce!
Rosa

]]> By: Blaine Collins http://impassionedworkforce.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/deeper-curiosity-reveals-surprising-strengths/#comment-6 Blaine Collins Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:14:01 +0000 http://impassionedworkforce.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/deeper-curiosity-reveals-surprising-strengths/#comment-6 Gabriella. I like the point you make that we should consider both our professional and "personal" sides when identifying strengths. Everyone has a rich history that brought them to their current workplace situation. We certainly consider diversity and life paths in the hiring process. Its important, then, take advantage of each individual's inclinations and strengths once they are part of the team. Nice blog you have here, too! Thanks for connecting. Gabriella. I like the point you make that we should consider both our professional and “personal” sides when identifying strengths. Everyone has a rich history that brought them to their current workplace situation. We certainly consider diversity and life paths in the hiring process. Its important, then, take advantage of each individual’s inclinations and strengths once they are part of the team.

Nice blog you have here, too! Thanks for connecting.

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