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The simplest things that can amplify effectiveness

Dwayne Phillips

The Simplest Things can Amplify Effectiveness"

Description: In my work as a project manager, I've used many simple techniques that make a large difference in how well people work together. Taking notes, capturing important information on a white board, using 3X5 cards to capture tasks are all simple things that can transform a aimless meeting into a productive working session. It seems, however, that I neglect many of these simple things day to day. In this session, we'll collect examples of simple things that amplify effectiveness. We'll look into the reasons we fail to use them, and develop strategies to remind ourselves to use the simple things that are always at our disposal.

. There are many simple things that can amplify our effectiveness.

. Nothing is too simple to use - even with (especially with) adults.

. There are simple things that help us remember to use simple things.

People: 4-12

Constraints: chairs for everyone, flip chart stand and flip charts, markers for flip charts, 5x8 cards, tape (scotch or masking)

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At the end of this session, we decided that I would put up a page that lists SimpleThings that we discussed.

DwaynePhillips 8 November 2005