I wonder if this conversation applies to Striking. In my world, we tech workers in the union are striking and I am surprised how ugly the propaganda is! I myself have declined the strike and have been warned some coworkers may wage a war against those who stay at work. It's not the same magnitude of war, but some members feel like it is an opportunity for war. It's tough to be a mediator who can hear both sides and understands that some conflict remains intractable. In this micro war, I pray for middle ground. If we can solve little wars, we come closer to solving bigger wars.
I think the frame does have application here. One caveat: I have not read the underlying work in Johansen's book yet. But based on notes from various folks, I think there are opportunities for broad application. I'm sorry you're being placed in that position with other workers. I'll pray for middle ground, too.
Reading your thoughtful prescription, my thoughts flash back to Stephen Covey's "Begin with the end in mind." Seemingly simple, it is also foundational.
I became aware of Stephen Covey before he became famous. One of his pupils was my counselor at an outplacement firm hired by my former employer to assist me in getting my career back on track after I was fired. He had videos galore of Covey lecturing and granted me access to them. At the critical point in my life, Covey was indispensable, a true guiding light.
I wonder if this conversation applies to Striking. In my world, we tech workers in the union are striking and I am surprised how ugly the propaganda is! I myself have declined the strike and have been warned some coworkers may wage a war against those who stay at work. It's not the same magnitude of war, but some members feel like it is an opportunity for war. It's tough to be a mediator who can hear both sides and understands that some conflict remains intractable. In this micro war, I pray for middle ground. If we can solve little wars, we come closer to solving bigger wars.
I think the frame does have application here. One caveat: I have not read the underlying work in Johansen's book yet. But based on notes from various folks, I think there are opportunities for broad application. I'm sorry you're being placed in that position with other workers. I'll pray for middle ground, too.
Reading your thoughtful prescription, my thoughts flash back to Stephen Covey's "Begin with the end in mind." Seemingly simple, it is also foundational.
Indeed, it is, Roger. I often go back to the Seven Habits to ground myself.
I became aware of Stephen Covey before he became famous. One of his pupils was my counselor at an outplacement firm hired by my former employer to assist me in getting my career back on track after I was fired. He had videos galore of Covey lecturing and granted me access to them. At the critical point in my life, Covey was indispensable, a true guiding light.