Create a short dating video of yourself describing what you’re looking for when you want to be in love… with a service. • Video should be 15-45 seconds • Be serious, goofy, fun, funny, whatever floats your boat 3 THE VALENTINE’S DAY CHALLENGE YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT: — REALLY, YOU SHOULD ACCEPT IT —
In your teams, move cups from existing orientation to a pyramid with the objects on the table without using your hands 5 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 3 GROUPS 2 & 4 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY A
Create a structure that will support 100 pennies across the two red cups using the items on the table 6 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 2 GROUPS 3 & 4 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY B
Create a catapult using the objects on the table that will hurl the gumdrop from one side of the table to the other 7 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 4 GROUPS 2 & 3 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY C
SO, WHAT JUST HAPPENED? Because most of you were willing to tell me when your birthday is — hint, hint, Roman — your groups were determined by your birthday. More specifically, the season of your birthday - fall, winter, summer, and spring. 8
1. HOW’S MY APPROACH? IS BEING DIRECT THE BEST PATH? Quick and simple may not be the best way to problem solve. Or maybe it's about if that fire alarm goes off, what is the one thing that you need to tell your team (or a client for that matter)? 12 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
2. DO OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS WORK? OR DO I NEED TO BE MORE GUIDED? They can buy time, clarify where another person is coming from and prevent misinterpretation. For instance: “I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying, so could you give me an example?” 13 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
3. WHAT DOES MY BODY LANGUAGE SAY? Are you hiding behind your computer or on your phone all the time? Do you make eye contact? These things add up and can hurt your work relationships. 14 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
4. LISTEN ACTIVELY Did you ever get the feeling, when talking to someone, that you were really talking to a wall? Your team mate may have heard you but gave no indication of it at all. Avoid that. 15 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
4. KEEP LISTENING (ACTIVELY) It's just as important that people be aware that you're listening as it is that you're actually listening — either with a nod, or an "I see," or by paraphrasing the other person's statements. You'll strengthen your own understanding and have a better working relationship. 16 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
5. ANTICIPATE GROUP OBJECTIONS & QUESTIONS In The Art of War by Sun Tzu said, "If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Not that we want to think of our team (or our clients) as enemies, but we shouldn't fear the process. 17 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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