To gain insight on how to handle a dissonant work relationship by having an imaginary dialogue with a valued friend, colleague, teacher, or family member. Continuum for all participants.
Photo copy the Dialogue handout for all participants.
Learning Activity 1. Suggest to participants that it is natural for many team members to experience dissonances with team or organizational colleagues. These dissonances may take the form of minor personal disconnects all the way to resentment and resignation that diminish and sometimes prohibit the relationship. Review each of the levels of the continuum, asking for reflections from team members about when they have observed these levels in this and other organizations. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for this discussion.