Action learning: Does it matter what I think of other people?
What do you think of other people? Are there some you like, some you dislike, some you don't care about?
The previous post was about listening.
If you don't like someone - can you listen effectively to them - and gain something useful from the conversation? If not - why not?
If you like someone - do you accept their point of view more readily?
When you view other people do you view them competitively? ie - I am better or worse than they are
If so - If you think you know better - how well do you listen?
If you think that they are better than you - do you accept their point of view?
Much of this is about being able to listen accurately to other people. Not adopting a parental - "I know better" - or a childlike "I don't know the answer - please tell me"
Trying to adopt the right state of mind - when thinking creatively - or even in a business meeting can help a company to make the right decisions.
During action learning sessions part of the skill of the facilitator is getting the right interplay between the members of the set. This enables effective learning to take place so that the group members can go forward.
Does it matter what I think of other people?
It shouldn't - but it can cloud judgment - and then potentially lead to "destruction". Especially in a political or competitive organisation.
As a general rule - if you think that everyone is "OK" and that you are "OK" (I am OK - you're OK) - then this is generally neutral - and a positive state to be in.
roger.croft@prdpartnership.com
The previous post was about listening.
If you don't like someone - can you listen effectively to them - and gain something useful from the conversation? If not - why not?
If you like someone - do you accept their point of view more readily?
When you view other people do you view them competitively? ie - I am better or worse than they are
If so - If you think you know better - how well do you listen?
If you think that they are better than you - do you accept their point of view?
Much of this is about being able to listen accurately to other people. Not adopting a parental - "I know better" - or a childlike "I don't know the answer - please tell me"
Trying to adopt the right state of mind - when thinking creatively - or even in a business meeting can help a company to make the right decisions.
During action learning sessions part of the skill of the facilitator is getting the right interplay between the members of the set. This enables effective learning to take place so that the group members can go forward.
Does it matter what I think of other people?
It shouldn't - but it can cloud judgment - and then potentially lead to "destruction". Especially in a political or competitive organisation.
As a general rule - if you think that everyone is "OK" and that you are "OK" (I am OK - you're OK) - then this is generally neutral - and a positive state to be in.
roger.croft@prdpartnership.com
