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• February

  23
  2015
  

  Group Dynamics and Role Play

  Apart from the group leader, 5 distinct roles come to light. These 5 roles may have an unnerving effect upon you and can put the brakes on group dynamics, even create disharmony and contribute to unease within the group. The Group Leader The Flamboyant Scapegoat The Victimized Scapegoat The Seducer The Anti-Conflict Person The Hidden Leader Most of the time, the other people in the group observe how the group leader manages these 5 personalities. As the head of the group, he or she is interested in identifying the positioning of each one of them to better anticipate or second-guess their moves and take the initiative. As soon as unease within the group is observed, it is important to initiate changes to the players.  The Group Leader He/she is either the designated or the self-proclaimed leader of the group. His authority will depend ...
• January

  29
  2015
  

  BE A TREE. BE A LEADER.

  Stories shape cultures; they spark emotions and make sense of the past, present and future. That is why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for leaders to make sense of complex transformations. Stories connect the whole organization to the business journey rationally and emotionally. However, it has become common knowledge that getting your message across effectively depends for 90% on the way you “play your instrument” (your body and your voice). It makes sense for leaders to look for consistency and best postures in order to maximize their impact on their environment. How do I move? More precisely, how do I place my body in front of others? There is a need for awareness of what I am doing and feeling. Let’s refer to the experience of Gilles Wiernik (actor, singer & facilitator) in order to help leaders stand like “a tall and strong tree”. The ...