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Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Have a system in place, in which a person can anonymously present their question or concern. Some individuals are afraid of…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Have designated time frames for collaboration, but be flexible enough to end early if the specific goal is met sooner than…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Before discussing business, have a period in which people get to briefly greet each one of their desired peers. It helps…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: If time permits, have an ice-breaker game or exercise that is enjoyable, but competitive, so that the intellect of your peers…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: If dealing with a large group, try to give everyone a time slot, in which they can offer their perspective, so…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Speak of the benefits of a successful collaboration, prior to brainstorming so that each person involved becomes excited and is made…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: If possible, try to audio record meetings, so that no person can be left without the chance to review, what was…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Have a “We Mentality,” rather than a “Me” mentality. Discussion/Reflection Are there any potential dangers of having too much individual success…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Have the assumption that your peers are capable of overcoming any challenges that are presented to them. The feeling of defeat…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Be open to use mobile technology with peers that are not able to attend the meeting or collaborative session. Discussion/Reflection Do…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Highlight and do not ignore challenges that stand between success and failure.  Discussion/Reflection Have you noticed that people tend to go…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Praise those who grant good ideas, but still make sure that you hurl praise at those who thought of ideas that…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: After discovering a good idea; deconstruct the idea, and look for flaws or holes in the idea. Discussion/Reflection Do you tend…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Encourage transparency in your dealings. No person should feel that their sincere thoughts or concerns are foolish or futile. Discussion/Reflection What…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Educate your team on the differences of constructive and destructive criticism. Some may feel that all criticism is destructive. Discussion/Reflection In…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Create and have a goal, prior to meetings. Discussion/Reflection What are some innovative ways to collaborate technologically in the workplace? Are…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Identify roles, prior to strategizing. Discussion/Reflection Do you believe that systems are a harm to productivity or a catalyst? Why is…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip:If it becomes a struggle to get out your thoughts in a conversation with a wordy person, advise them that you will let them get out all that they have to say without interrupting, but that you also want the same. Discussion/Reflection Are there people that you completely avoid conversing with about money? Explain your answer. How do you handle conversations with people who…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip: Keep record of the birthdays and anniversaries of your colleagues and close friends. Discussion/Reflection Do you feel that it is a waste of time in the era of social…

Reflection to Perfection: Success Tip:Be bold enough to tell a peer that you are not skilled in the areas that they are asking for help, in the instances that their desires…