Hello to all ka....hope it isn't a blue Monday na ka. I have to admit that Monday wasn't my favorite as it was the beginning of another week of work even after I got out of bed, life was filled with fun running around and projects to move forward.
Last week, I had an opportunity to conduct a workshop for staff of a government agency and my design was for its planning team to meet with international relations office (IRO).
One FAQ was, 'Why does the planning team have to attend the workshop with IR officers?' I think this question has become a classic one, showing how distant we have been from other section/division though we work in one same organization.
After some exercises, it was great for all to know what they were good at (finding it a bit challenging to identify one, obviously), what they could help the other section, and what the other section could help them. They themselves were amazed to find out too.
It shows quite clearly that in an organization, it needs more and consistent leadership and communication abilities to create a solid shared goal where somehow most know what and how to contribute. More importantly, The team needs to see the links other sections can do for them to reach the goal together. Linking abilities are needed and need to be mentioned more often.
Another issue was KM and I'm glad they were eager to initiate some projects to make sure their successors and other sections would be able to use them (tips to capture key issues, networking with the mass media, etc.) Hope to see the projects get started and completed sooner because this is an aging agency and some tacit knowledge is essential for newcomers. IRO may need more time to think and act more proactively for the organization to be recognized nationally and internationally.
In our speedily changing globe, working out of one's silo on 'favorable and agreeable working cultures' (moving away from strong cultural traditions) will allow all to become super-proactive, serving as the key to be real productive and competitive. It takes personal and organizational courage to be so!
Will stay hopeful and manage to help as needed ka.
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