Solution Focused Thinking - a way forward
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Todays blog is about creating a way forward. Are you aware of how easy it is to get caught in thinking in terms of “either ... or ...”? ‘Either/Or thinking’ creates a division between two ends of the same consideration. It enables a battle to form between one point of view and another point of view - when the way forward is inclusiveness. One way forward can be as simple as using the word “and”. The word “and” can be a powerful ally - replacing the divisive “either this or that” with “this and that”, creating space for a resolution to present. Maybe a helpful way to resolve differences in your team is to allow each person to be heard and to find where the group shares common ground.
During the Cold War, Russia and the U.S.A. came to a deadlock in their peace talks. Tension had mounted and it was necessary to take a break from the serious side of procedings. One of the group posed a question: “What is the difference between Capitalism and Communism?” His answer: “In Capitalism, man exploits man. In Communism, it’s the other way around.” Sharing this truth, the group relaxed enough to continue their important communications.
Labels: communication in workplace, Consensus, stress management, Team-building
posted by Greg Govinda B.Ed @ 20:50,
Greg Govinda
