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"The Energy Director System"
March 24, 2004 |
Ms. Davidson led the group in several discussions; introduced the
energy director assessment tool; provided the opportunity for
breakout groups and concluded the workshop with some practical
tips.
During the initial discussion the follow points were discusses:
- Managing our impact
- Communication
- Our roles today
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Our personal next steps.
This was followed by a discussion about the "performance
continuum"
- Clarity of expectations
- Feedback (either provided or solicited)
- Analysis of performance issues
- Ongoing coaching and reinforcement.
When asked to identify a good experience with a supervisor the
group came up with the following list: respectful, trusting,
understands my job, sense of humor, clear on expectations,
flexible, and did not micro manage. The list for mentoring coach
included: interested, effective listening techniques, gets to
the facts, high performance standards, holds people accountable,
asks opinions before giving opinion and makes corrections in
private. Following the discussion about how others manage, the
group completed an exercise examining their individual personal
energy profile.
Ms. Davidson passed around booklets, "The Energy Director
Assessment: A Guide to Determining Your Energy Profile".
Individuals were asked to quickly answer two sets of 16
questions. Each individual totaled the scores for each category
and recorded the results on a chart. The results proved to be a
tool for examining one's Grounding Energy, Logic Energy,
Creative Energy and Relationship Energy. By this point in the
morning the group was very energized.
Participation in breakout groups was the next step. The groups
listed "hints" for someone who wants to effectively work with
them (based on their energy profile). The small logic group
quickly set about charting/developing their hints list. The
creative group brainstormed and jumped ahead to the next
assignment. The grounding group kept focus on the assignment.
The relationship group, by far the largest group, made sure
everyone had the opportunity to contribute, was comfortable with
the process and they had consensus/by-in from all participants.
Ms. Davidson provided tips for relating to energy types
different than oneself:
- Use their language
- Don't push their buttons
- Value and appreciate each energy type
At the end of the workshop the discussion focused on building
credibility within one's organization. Ms. Davidson challenged
the participants to answer the questions -- "Are you a good
business person to your organization?" and "How can you adapt
your communication style to address your audience?"
Definitions from the booklet: Primary function is to gather
information about the world:
Grounding Energy: A preference for gathering
information through the senses
Creative Energy: An emphasis on gathering
information through intuitions and imagination.
Process or respond to the information that has been collected:
Relationship Energy: Attention to the feelings
and needs of others. Logic Energy: Objective
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Upcoming Conference
Building Volunteer Communities
How to Make the Generation Gap Work for You
Friday, November 7, 2008,
New York City
Location
United Hospital Fund
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10118-2300
Registration
On-line: www.uhfnyc.org
By fax: (212) 494-0818 Attn: Norma Gindes
By mail:
United Hospital Fund Attn: Norma Gindes Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10118-2300
Fee: $65 per person ($60 per person for five or more attendees from the
same institution, registering together) including breakfast, coffee break,
lunch, and conference materials.
Payment deadline:
October 24
Space is limited - please register early.
No-shows will be billed.
Cancellations received after
October 29 will be subject to a $15 service charge.
For more information: (212) 494-0724 |
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