DTC operator continues to be one of my favorites for working with teams that feel stuck or just cannot move out of their own way to explore the system and problem in a different way. It allows people to work in extremes and through those extremes they see possibilities that felt silly or just wrong before.
Framing my reflection question: How could I have improved the participant application of the content to their work better today?
I figured using SOLVED Solution-Finding Method may frame your thinking for setting some resolutions for your organizations, teams and personal future.
Favorite Team Building & Leadership Blog Articles 2012
Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2012
Favorite Images Used in Workshops and Speeches 2012
The NOISE analysis is an alternative to SWOT. NOISE is a planning technique of looking at what is working and determining areas to improve.
Often managers are mistaken in their belief that a person’s psychology or personality is what drives engagement. No, it is the work system that drives behaviors and it must be developed to keep people engaged in work that is meaningful and in which they can make progress.
Is this a metaphor for organization development, team building and managerial-leadership?
I think so…Sometimes the path of least resistance and limited friction works best.
Sometimes the need for effort and friction moves the organization, team and manager further.
Under-employment is being caged or confined to do work that does not allow you to use your full capability ( Current-Actual-Capability ) within the tasks assigned. It is generally manifested through a person having “bigger ideas” and application of the work and seeing connections for improvement being told “That is not your job, stay in your area and do what you are told.”