“Find something that interests people, that they care about and want to do as the subject matter.
There is quite an art to engaging a group of people equally. You may end up being the doer. Or whilst trying to control outcomes and group dynamics to keep things on track you can become controlling.
My experience has taught me the following:
- Create fair, equitable documentation that provides a framework for people to use in projects.
- Avoid allowing people to be subjective and critical of other people’s ideas.
- Give people the reins to navigate their own journey.
- Assist those that need your help to work out a strategy of action.
- Be fair. Equally help under and over achievers.
- Be empathetic, not everyone has the same advantages or understanding.
- Show the way forward by creating demonstration projects that people can learn from.
When things go awry try not to take things personally, step back and be objective.”