At school we talk a lot about following the group plan.
Typically a group plan is created to serve as many students as possible with the time and resources available. Yet ,sometimes some don't want to follow the group plan for all kinds of reasons--what happens then?
I think that it's important to think deeply about why some may not want to follow the group plan, and decisions as teachers, parents, and/or leaders with the individuals about why this is true and what might happen instead.
Recently I met this dilemma. The group plan had been carefully crafted for many good reasons and then some didn't want to follow that plan. This dilemma caught me unprepared--should I disband or change the group plan to accommodate the individuals or should I stick to the thoughtful plan in place? In this case, I chose to stick with the plan in place to the disappointment of those who didn't want to follow the group plan.
Why didn't I reach a compromise? Why didn't I budget?
First of all, the plan was carefully crafted and already in motion. If I shifted for some, I would have served others less well. I had to decide between who the plan would benefit most. I went with my original decision.
Next, I had put a lot of time and effort into the plan for many good reasons. I didn't want to upset the flow as I was meeting the needs of many, not just a few. This wasn't a life or death matter--it was a fairly simple situation.
And, the desired changes by some were last minute. I didn't have time to prepare or think about a good compromise ahead of time.
What will I do in the future, when similar issues occur?
First, I try to think about all the people involved when I make plans. I give people time to weigh in too.
Next, most people do go with the plan if the plan is created sensitively with all people in mind. If some continually don't go with the plan, then those people's needs have to be reconsidered in new ways to try to better fit the plans to include those individuals as well.
Generally good manners, lead time, respect and etiquette help everyone to create and follow group plans that are positive for most, if not all.
When I return to school on Monday, my teammates and I, in part, will focus on the topic of the group plan and think about how we can perfect that plans to help all children. I'll do the same when it comes to family matters too--how can we create good times that include all in meaningful ways--we always try to do that and I want that to continue with even greater success. Onward.
Typically a group plan is created to serve as many students as possible with the time and resources available. Yet ,sometimes some don't want to follow the group plan for all kinds of reasons--what happens then?
I think that it's important to think deeply about why some may not want to follow the group plan, and decisions as teachers, parents, and/or leaders with the individuals about why this is true and what might happen instead.
Recently I met this dilemma. The group plan had been carefully crafted for many good reasons and then some didn't want to follow that plan. This dilemma caught me unprepared--should I disband or change the group plan to accommodate the individuals or should I stick to the thoughtful plan in place? In this case, I chose to stick with the plan in place to the disappointment of those who didn't want to follow the group plan.
Why didn't I reach a compromise? Why didn't I budget?
First of all, the plan was carefully crafted and already in motion. If I shifted for some, I would have served others less well. I had to decide between who the plan would benefit most. I went with my original decision.
Next, I had put a lot of time and effort into the plan for many good reasons. I didn't want to upset the flow as I was meeting the needs of many, not just a few. This wasn't a life or death matter--it was a fairly simple situation.
And, the desired changes by some were last minute. I didn't have time to prepare or think about a good compromise ahead of time.
What will I do in the future, when similar issues occur?
First, I try to think about all the people involved when I make plans. I give people time to weigh in too.
Next, most people do go with the plan if the plan is created sensitively with all people in mind. If some continually don't go with the plan, then those people's needs have to be reconsidered in new ways to try to better fit the plans to include those individuals as well.
Generally good manners, lead time, respect and etiquette help everyone to create and follow group plans that are positive for most, if not all.
When I return to school on Monday, my teammates and I, in part, will focus on the topic of the group plan and think about how we can perfect that plans to help all children. I'll do the same when it comes to family matters too--how can we create good times that include all in meaningful ways--we always try to do that and I want that to continue with even greater success. Onward.