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The format of this session will be:Five minutes of welcome and introductionsTen minutes of listening to the interests and perceptions of those who wish to learn about debate with the presenter off-camera and muted.Ten minutes of formal presentation…Continue
How To Obtain Your First People Management Role
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Hello, Georgia Learns Community!I’m new here. I’m a Learning and Development professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. I learned about this community from Paul T. who’s my mentor in the Association for Talent Development mentoring…Continue
GLN TeachAbout - Homelessness - Tracy Woodard, 15 February 2023, noon to 12:45 PM
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What Are You Measuring?
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A lifetime ago, my training department colleagues and I were satisfied with training data. We cranked out the requested ILT programs plus the "flavor of the year" content, we kept a busy training schedule, and made sure the coffee was always the right temperature. When accused of not delivering effective training because the learners didn't perform as they were trained, we took refuge in our management support role and not ultimately responsible or accountable for LEARNING or productivity.…
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Segment 10 (2022) Work Democratically
Working democratically in the business world may seem to be a contradiction to traditional leadership styles.
- How do we adapt and communicate rules with authenticity and vulnerability?
- How do we assure that we respect the rights of others with authenticity and vulnerability?
- How do we consent to rules when "things are not going our way?"
- How do we learn beyond self-interest?
- What are the best examples of checks and balances that you have experienced in the workplace?
- What other aspects related to working democratically are you curious about?
Humorists:
- Niall Ferguson (with appreciation to Alexandre Poulin)
- School Yard Rap
Panelists:
"Remarkable" Speakers/Listeners:
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Permalink Reply by Pete Mastin on
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Hi Paul - I would be happy to panel on this one.
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Permalink Reply by Don Bolen on
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Paul, by vulnerability, do you mean willing to accept the outcomes of a democratic process?
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Permalink Reply by Paul Terlemezian on
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How might an employee be perceived if a decision was good for the company, their peers, and their clients and yet the employee opposed the decision?
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It's a business decision and that employee would need to assess his/her alignment with the company, team and clients. Individuals must decide and that's based upon circumstances.
I remember when a company I worked moved from employer-paid health care to the "shared-cost" model. Some in my group complained that "We didn't get a vote!" My response was that you'll need to assess the impact and make a decision. Per The Clash - https://youtu.be/xMaE6toi4mk
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Terrific example and enjoyable link that reinforces the point you articulated - thank you!
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From the Authors of "Learning as a Way of Leading:
Work democratically:
"...the power of all voices being heard...inviting others to add value...."
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Each Monday, Wayne Hauenstein sends out an email with business wisdom inspired by sports related events over the previous week. I encourage you to contact Wayne to get on this distribution list. Here is a recent quote that is relevant to this topic:
“Mental toughness is doing what's right for the team when it's not the best thing for you.”
- Bill Belichick
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