4 June 2008
Successful Intentions Newsletter
Hi ,
Work would be so much easier if it wasn't for people!
We're usually so caught up in "doing the business" and producing the results (or being seen to produce the results!) that we overlook what it feels like to work here.
Yet, we are humans not business units! We bring our whole selves to work. There is much more going on in the invisible realm of working; our thoughts, feelings and attitudes; our values, beliefs and essential character; and even in the deepest architecture of our identity.
The way to get the best from teams is to harness both the visible business structures and the invisible personal structures. Engage both head and heart. You can't have one without the other!
So, how do you do that? Here are four critical steps:
- Give a commitment to the growth and success of each team member.
- Express appreciation of individual gifts.
- Listen deeply to foster "thinking together" - the essence of dialogue.
- Practice openness and trust, essential ingredients for healthy teams.
The Wisdom in Teams Workshop® may be one way to improve the head and heart engagement of your teams!
, please consider the following upcoming events:
- "Coaching for Wisdom®" two-day workshop at the Sydney campus of the Melbourne Business School, Wednesday June 18 - Thursday June 19. There are still 3 places available!! You can register here.
- "Coaching for Wisdom: Enabling Wise Decisions" (2008), in: D.B. Drake, K. Gørtz, & D. Brennan (Eds.) The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching (pp. 161-167), Chichester, UK: J. Wiley & Sons. Find out how to take your coaching work to the next level!. This book is due out next week. Get a 20% discount by ordering here!
- "Coaching for Wisdom" Teleconference, Wednesday July 16 at 8pm Hong Kong time, through the Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches.
- "Averting the March of Folly: Coaching for Wisdom in Leadership" at the Third IGCP (Interest Group in Coaching Psychology) Symposium at the Dockside Conference Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Friday August 22 - Saturday August 23.
- "Coaching for Wisdom®" two-day workshop at the Sydney campus of the Melbourne Business School, Wednesday September 17 - Thursday September 18 (brochure to follow shortly). register your interest by sending an email to: info@intentional.com.au
Keep your intentions clear,
Peter Webb
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