Mending
At various work locations over the years, I’ve tried to have some sort of whiteboard or chalkboard where I could post various thought engaging statements or questions.?I never tired of the discussions that were generated and very much enjoyed getting to know people better.?Being the son of a mathematician and someone that was accepted into the math department at my undergrad school (until I saw the people in the J and Comm school having a MUCH more intriguing social life – that is a tangent we can follow another time), it is no surprise that many of the postings had some sort of reference to algebraic problem solving.?
When I see employees and department managers heading towards areas of disagreement, I encourage them to utilize some of the same skill sets they may have used in high school or college.?Take time to define the desired outcome, be sure and include all the variables, identify items you agree upon and “balance” the equation by setting them aside to narrow down the complexity.?After a little bit of work, you may just be surprised at the outcome.?Bonus, you worked together!?
While helping my teenage daughter with her own algebraic struggles, we returned to the etymology of the word.?I had never done this before, and it was surprising to learn the term had its origins in the medical field to imply the mending of broken or dislocated bones.?It’s comforting to know the concepts can still lead towards a mending of other sorts.?
Good luck Doctor!
John
John Dubil
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