Honoring the person and Celebration of diversity transforms the situation into a favorable environment for free flowing ideas, positive change and productivity. However, evaluation and defense may also become positive forces for change if they are used effectively and in a way that honors the individual. An emphasis on the Bottom Line Results and on Cosmetic Appearances causes tunnel vision for the person and the organization. When we allow Imagery and we take a look at The Big Picture as a part of the process, we achieve higher trust. Very often better solutions emerge, leading to increased productivity and greater profits for the company, as well as more fulfilling relationships between people.
Individual persons can apply it to their relationships.
Any organization can use the information herein to begin a transformation process for their organization. In addition to theory, I will present anecdotes about practical applications which have succeeded or failed. Some communities make some progress but become stuck at a plateau. Others work through the necessary stages toward full community where spirit is alive. Still others attempt to build community and are blocked at the very beginning, usually constrained by poor leadership and an overreliance on structure, lectures and talk, talk, talk.