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The Compromise Trap

The Compromise TrapStay true to yourself and be a positive force at work.

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Twin Arts of Apology and Compromise

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Last month I had the good fortune to partner on a joint talk with John Kador, author of Effective Apology, to explore how compromise and apology might be linked.

What I learned is that the ability to apologize when an apology is due is a healthy compromise. It means giving up the need to be right, to reinforce some fantasy image of who we are, because we value our relationships more than our egos. It requires owning up to our blind spots, weaknesses, and bad habits, but brings us back in touch with reality and frees us from the compromise trap.

 

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Individual and Small-group Activities
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Activities and conversations you can run with your own team or facilitate for a client.

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Individual and Small-group Activities for The Compromise Trap

Six activities to strengthen your personal foundations for staying true to yourself and build the skills for making "positive plays" at work, to do as a twelve-week program or one by one.
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Clearness Committee Activity

The “Clearness Committee” is a method developed by the Quakers in the 1660’s to help individuals discern their path when they face an important choice or opportunity. Adapted from Palmer’s excellent book, A Hidden Wholeness.
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Crafting Your Professional Guidelines

Clarify the commitments implied by your mission, values and priorities, and bring those into day-to-day decisions in a practical way.
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Problem-solving Story Circle Agenda

A sample agenda for drawing out hidden knowledge, insight, and new solutions from a group's experiences.
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Using the “Story Spine” for Idea-generation

A simple structure for using stories to generate ideas or to "warm up" a group. (With permission from Kat Koppett of Koppett & Co.)
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Introduction to Learning Communities

A short presentation on learning communities, for participants and community coordinators.
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Starting a Professional Quest Peer-coaching Group

A guide to starting your own group so you can tap the power of peer-reinforcement and problem-solving.
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Larger-scale Conversations about Compromise and Purpose

A guide to starting your own group so you can tap the power of peer-reinforcement and problem-solving.