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Message from Pat
"Alone
we can do so little; together
we can do so much" |
~Helen Keller |
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking
about collaboration lately and noticing
how much more I am embracing it and
even seeking it out. This is quite
a change from where I used to be.
I am the youngest of three children
with a 10 year difference between
my sister and I and a seven year difference
between my brother and I. Because
of this age spread, and just because
siblings sometimes ignore each other,
I learned at a very young age to be
independent and not ask for anyone’s
help. Because of this, I thought that
was the way it was. At school, you
studied, learned, came to your own
conclusions, presented them, and then
they were accepted or not. Pretty
simple.
Then
I began in the working world and early
on, that type of behavior was reinforced.
The individual contributor was awarded.
She who got there first got the gold
star (and the raise). This worked
well as a single contributor.
When
I began managing people, I noticed
the shift toward getting things done
through others, but there was still
the element of my reporting up to
a boss and being told “Good
job, Pat.” (not always, mind
you.)
A few years ago, I attended
a ten month Leadership program that
helped me take a look at collaboration
and experience the outcomes. We did
some personality typing during this
time and there was something about
me that was reinforced. This was the
aspect in me that loves to get things
done and check them off as done. I
am an activator. I make things real,
but in my hurry to make things real,
I can get focused and not listen to
others input. I had an experience,
at that time, where I really stepped
over someone and it was a situation
that turned very confrontational toward
me.
When I asked the course leader
what can I watch out for she said, “Pat,
you are great at making things real
and getting things done. In doing
this, you accomplish a lot. You also
have the capacity of accomplishing
a lot of little things. If you stop,
take the time, and listen whole-heartedly
to others, you can accomplish great
big things."
Think about it…where
in your life are you accomplishing
little things? Stop. Take the time.
Listen whole-heartedly to others.
You can accomplish great big things.
"We may not have
it all together, but together
we have it all." |
~
Wynona Judd |
Step into leading and play a Bigger
Game in your life…don’t
wait…model leadership…the
World needs us to do this.
Lead strong!
Pat
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Valuable
Tips to Foster Collaboration
- Create opportunities for people
to generate and implement their own
best ideas.
- Encourage cooperation, rather than
competition, between different work
units. Make sure groups set their
goals in harmony with one another
and that the goals are mutually supportive.
- Provide a clear charter and purpose
for the teams you sponsor. Also state
your expectations up front.
- Encourage others to form teams,
made up of diverse individuals, who
represent different functional or
business areas. This provides the
team with a broader perspective on
issues.
- Make a list of the key strengths
and limitations of each person on
your team. Find ways to utilize the
strengths and to build understanding
of one another’s styles and
interests among your team members.
- Acknowledge, summarize, and reinforce
the contributions of your team members.
- Solve problems with the people
who will be most affected by the
decision.
- Help team members understand one
another better. Share information
about how work is being done. Discuss
work histories, specific skills,
successes, and talents
"For
years, copying other people,
I tried to know myself.
From within, I couldn’t
decide what to do.
Unable to
see, I heard my name being called.
Then I walked outside. " |
~ Rumi |
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Until next time, I wish you joy and fun and ease and effortlessness!
Pat Obuchowski
CEO, Chief Empowerment Officer
inVisionaria
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Pat Obuchowski is the CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of inVisionaria. inVisionaria is a company devoted to helping people and organizations find and achieve their vision and their voice. She works with individuals and organizations that are looking for structure, focus and accountability to set and achieve their goals. She also works with people who are ready to make big changes in their businesses and their lives and step into the leaders they've been yearning to be. People who are ready, willing and able to begin playing their "Bigger Game." No kidding. Right now.
The approach to achieve this and create this alliance is individually based and is designed between Pat and each of her clients.
Testimonial:
"Compliments to
you Pat, for your real ability to get
at the heart of the matter. And I mean
heart. In just a few sessions you have
given me a new source to draw from
as I move through my day, respond to
demands and make choices at work and
at home. One of the ideas I carry with
me now is that when we're working on
something bigger than ourselves: it
raises the bar of communication, changes
the definition of competition, makes
me aware of other peoples needs and
puts me in a mind-frame of generosity
and patience. With that in my heart
it's easier to remember the list of
operational improvements I committed
to with you. I do appreciate your asking
for an action and a follow up to show
off the little triumphs of the day.
Thank you for how you are and all you
do. "
~Janet, Sales
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