right in and from the first minute we were getting pushed into places we had not been and managed to push back a bit too. The Noah's Ark of IEM turned into quite the mix and the perspectives proved invaluable.More cases to read! So far my count is up to 16 so far. Each are an impossible proposition that has a 'no way out' kind of feel to them where the main character is about to be mauled, shredded, lambasted, or given a new suit of tar and feathers.
We had an interesting discussion regarding various sorts of power. While the group offered various options with respect to the power of reward and the types of reward they can offer and have control over (promotions, access, funding, raises, etc...) I could not help thinking about the Panera cinnamon crunch bagels.
Every so often a bag of bagels shows up and is shared as far as they will go among Corp/ConEd, maintenance, IT folks, people walking down the hall, Kitchen staff, faculty... etc... I could not help but to remark that "we should not underestimate the power of a Snickers bar." Sharing a small reward and recognition can make a huge difference over time... Sadly it can have a huge impact on a waistline as I speak from first hand experience but can serve as a morale booster just the same. Some were surprised by my comment. After the break, the IEM Chair presented me with TWO Snickers bars as a reward for my comment. I think I made my point. Score one for the Snickers bar.
Some pics of the main classroom, school bus and signage. Back to reading.
Shopping List: Snickers Bars.
1 comment:
I hear a kitkat works just as well (and it is easier to share).
Keep sharing you adventure, I am enjoying the blog and clicking on those ads (as per Karen Elizabeth).
Take care,
Marion
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