Currently Reading The Oz Principle: Getting Results Through Individual & Organizational Accountability By Roger Connors, Tom Smith, Craig R. Hickman see related

I had an interesting interaction at work this week.  I facilitate the Preceptor Development Course for my hospital.  You know, develop curriculum, get speakers, order refreshments, etc.  I had been noticing that one group of participants continued to talk even after a speaker had begun their  presentation.  This happened with every speaker. When I began my lecture, this same behavior continued.  I asked the people to please stop talking as I have a very soft voice and cannot speak above them.  If I had thought the personal conversations were distracting before I asked them to stop, the glares, sullen faces, and lack of participation there after were even more distracting.  What I found really found interesting was their evaluation of me.  They rated me 3/5 as I did not demonstrate a positive regard for my audience (as they were not able to complete their conversation due to my rudeness).  In what universe is the lecturer not demonstrating proper regard for the audience by expecting (and yes, demanding) them to be respectful participants in a program designed to help them become leaders in their organization. Is it generational - as most of the participants were in that stage of riding the cusp of the Gen X (it is all about me, isn't it) and the Gen Y'ers who had everybody from their parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and neighbors applauding everything they did from controling bodily functions to graduating from preschool.  Or, since most of them were in the 2-2.5 years of employment range, a skills aquisition thing (Benner never mentioned this behavior).  What is really sad is that as I related this to my boss, she reminded me that we had the same conversation after the last Preceptor Development class. 

I started reading The Oz principle because it outlines personal and organizational accountability.  Isn't it interesting that we have to have a book telling us we are accountable for our own actions?  Of course we only need to listen to our nightly news to understand why.  We have thousands of people who lives are totally devastated and all the journalists and politicians can focus on is who to blame.  How can accountability ever take  hold in a culture that favors the blame game above all else?  A look at the nightly news confirms this.  Oh well, I have to go now. Have a great day.  

Currently Listening At Last! By Etta James see related

I guess an introduction works well at the beginning.  I am a pediatric nurse now working in staff development. I am one of those very fortunate people who loves their job.  I'm new to this whole  blogging concept, got pushed into it by my daughter, an avid blogger.  Actually it was the only way to catch up on what was going on in her life.  I love knitting, cross stitch, and the fine art of "taking tea."  Professionally, I have developed an expertise in reflective practice.  Presently, I am preparing to take my certification in professional development.  My exam is in October, so I will probably be a basket case for weeks afterwards.  Oh, I also have become quite an armchair political activist.  I carpool with my husband to work everyday and he listens to the radio talk shows (the CONSERVATIVE ones!).  Sometimes I wonder if the politicians really do listen to what they say.  Can't really say anything more on that topic.  Blessings to  all.