Meaning of work/Not know and be ok/Free Masterclass/Art, Creativity & Science/Leaping this year/Participation and Contribution/Recharge
Lynne Cazaly
Learn New Ways of Working, Leading & Learning | Award-winning 10 x Author | Keynote Speaker & Workshop Facilitator | Next book: Clever Skills | Sculptural Artist |
What does your work mean to you
It's always a good time to think about what you want from your work and what you work gives you.
Work, workplaces and the world of work is changing -- and continues to change. And you might need to adapt or change what you do for work or how you work.
Read more in this piece from Psychology Today and take another look at the meaning of work and how things might, possibly, be able to shift for you.
Not know and be ok with that
It sounds unusual but we can be bored and frustrated... and it can be ok.
We can be caught up with wanting to feel wonderful and put-together all the time, but there are benefits to these other states.
This is a reminder for me frequently; to not keep pushing and busy-ing but to let the uncertainty or unknown of boredom, irritation and frustration be a place of great things.
Read more in this article
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Running meetings and workshops can be hard work
Particularly when you ask questions or seek input, ideas and contributions
...Silence can be common.
*Crickets*
Meeting Fatigue
People are meeting fatigued, weary (and wary) of another session seeking their ideas or contributions and participation.?Engagement needs to be earned and participation and contribution can't be assumed just because you're holding a meeting.
The Same Voices
It can be hard to?engage and inspire people?or bring new voices in to a topic, particularly when the same voices or 'the usual suspects' answer swiftly, respond frequently or provide the bulk of the content.Why is this happening? And what can you do about it?
Is it me... or them?
Many people wonder what they could do differently to?change the vibe, mood and participation rate in meetings and workshops.They ask questions, run activities and seek ideas and input, but still ... silence, or?reluctant contributions.
The need for better collaboration and?greater co-creation?is increasing.
Working with colleagues, clients, customers and stakeholders is a must and doing this online or in person, or hybrid, means we need to bring some potentially new and different ways of leading, facilitating and designing to?our meetings and workshops.
In this Masterclass, we'll work through?10 techniques?to :
It may just change the way you plan, lead and facilitate meetings and workshops.
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The art, creativity and science of …
It’s summer here in Australia and for those who get annoyed by it … there can be ‘sand everywhere!!’
No matter your season, take a moment to feel the sand between your toes in this lovely read of the art and science - and creative uncertainty - of sandcastle making.
There are themes here of
??Philosophy
??Impermanence
??Uncertainty and that which is outside of our control
??Resources and sustainability
??Ingenuity
??Friction and
??Tension.
Thinking of making a leap this year
Career changes, pursuing that which you’ve always had an interest in, or just thinking it’s time for a change.
Making a leap into a new way of working can mean a career or job shift — and that can mean working for yourself, registering a business or taking a whole new work direction.
What are you thinking about work … and how might things be new for you this year?
This article in The Age shared some inspiring examples of what's possible and practical and implementable, not just what is a faraway dream.
Recharging in the gaps
Nature is my great recharger so I took myself for a little drive, walk and visit to the beautiful Lambley Gardens Nursery.
See ya! That's it for this month ...now onward into the year.
Lynne
Lynne Cazaly is a keynote speaker and facilitator on clever and creative ways.
She is an international keynote speaker and award winning author with her ideas and thoughts published in 10 books. She consults to leaders, teams and businesses guiding them through their adoption of new and creative ways of thinking and working as they respond to changes in the world.
Read more at www.lynnecazaly.com
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1 年Great stuff here Lynne. Thanks for sharing.