CIPD in Wales Awards 2024 Best Learning and Development Initiative
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A little while ago I took a photography course. As a result I now irritate my family by taking my camera everywhere I go (particularly on walks) and (as they say) spend huge amounts of time taking multiple photographs of the same thing. The dog who is my usual companion is far less bothered by this.
During the photography course I learnt a bit about perspective. In particular how changing the perspective can help to create a different and (hopefully) more interesting image and this is what I have been striving to achieve with varying results.
On a recent walk I began to reflect on how these photographic techniques and concepts relate to the work that I do as a mediator and executive coach. When out with my camera I now often see things or see shapes that I would not have noticed before, look at things differently by focusing on particular aspects of a scene or object, look with greater clarity at some of the detail and from many different angles. I will also experiment with different angles, compositions, settings and depth of field to see what works best. If it is not working I will try something else.
All of this is very similar to what I will be trying to help individuals to achieve in a workplace mediation or coaching session. In either case I see my role as encouraging or helping individuals to:-
Finally, just to give you an idea of how well my experimenting with the camera is going here are a couple of photographs that I am particularly proud of (including one of my uncomplaining companion).
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The report was very professional, it dealt with all the issues raised and was particularly thorough. It clearly took the time to fully understand all of the issues and background. It was complex but the report really helped to break it down and I’m hoping we can progress in a positive manner following the recommendations.
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It is not uncommon for conflict to arise between different teams. This can have considerable impact on both individuals and performance. A number of approaches can be used in this sort of scenario, including neutral assessment, team facilitation and group mediation.
Agreement could not be reached to enter into mediation in this situation and therefore coaching was an alternative support provided to one of the parties. The relationship between a majority shareholder and a shareholder/director was causing conflict. The relationship would be ok at times but disagreements would flare up from time to time and this was beginning to impact on the business.