The best thing about ending 2011 was spending time with the family on a lovely house boat. The place was kerala (God's own country). For me the inspiration was the seamless backwaters and serene sunset. I used this opportunity to invite my family to practice what is called FeedForward. The timing was perfect. The best way to begin 2012.
FeedForward ( http://www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com/cim/articles_display.php?aid=110) is an extremely popular tool used in the organizational context and coaching.It can help you (individual or team) understand what others expect (paced in the future). It is non threatenng since it does not dig up the past.
This is what we did (i included my older kid who is around 5.5 years old). My trigger to the other two (my husband and son) was -
What is one think you expect from me in 2012 ?
What is something i should stop in 2012 ?
After I asked the question - the only thing i had to do was to be quiet . Its important that you do not get defensive (explaining - justifying etc). Once you get all the inputs say THANKYOU !
It was powerful experience for me.The only thing my son said " dont speak badly to me"... i realized he shared this only because we had this conversation
I invite you to try this out. Its the best gift you can give to the people you value most !
FeedForward ( http://www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com/cim/articles_display.php?aid=110) is an extremely popular tool used in the organizational context and coaching.It can help you (individual or team) understand what others expect (paced in the future). It is non threatenng since it does not dig up the past.
This is what we did (i included my older kid who is around 5.5 years old). My trigger to the other two (my husband and son) was -
What is one think you expect from me in 2012 ?
What is something i should stop in 2012 ?
After I asked the question - the only thing i had to do was to be quiet . Its important that you do not get defensive (explaining - justifying etc). Once you get all the inputs say THANKYOU !
It was powerful experience for me.The only thing my son said " dont speak badly to me"... i realized he shared this only because we had this conversation
I invite you to try this out. Its the best gift you can give to the people you value most !
