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Let's talk about our lives as managers. Managers of people, processes and resources. How can we manage mindfully? How do we walk the fine lines between responsibility and compassion; results and respect; minding the business and caring for the people? What resources are there for folks like us who think about this kind of thing?
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  Lu : Doubting Thomas

Fish!

Lu said Jul 30, 2006, 8:15 AM:
 

Before the school year ended, our principal handed our faculty a copy of FISH! Catch the Energy & Release the potential. by Stephen C. Lundin, Ph.D., Harry Paul, and John Christensen.  The book is a narative account of how the philosophies of the workers at the world famous Flying Fish Market in Seattle's Pike Place Market were implemented in a defeatist work in environment, resulting in an amazing about face in employee attitude and production.  The philosophy incorporates four elements that lead to a fun, productive work place:

1. Choose your attitude

2. Play

3. Make their day

4.Be Present

The author's have made quite a business of this management philosophy, complete with school curriculums, business seminars, a video, etc. etc.  While simplistic in its scope, the philosophy does seem to be on track.  Has anyone else had experience with the Fish! philosophy?
  Bobbo : Minstrel of Environment

Re: Fish!

Bobbo said Jul 31, 2006, 10:46 AM:
 

hi Lu -

No direct experience implementing the Fish! philosophy in a broad organization. The 4 goals make a great deal of sense. Be present - stay in the moment - is the one I personally work on. And that bunch on Pike Street is definitely in the moment. 

From your post, I assume you are in education? A teacher? If so, you are blessed to work with a principal who shares a vision. Hopefully, the book wasn't “thrust” upon you.

Using these 4 steps in a classroom seems worthy :)

And if you haven't checked out zBooks - you might want to post a review -

Shalom

Bobbo 
  Lu : Doubting Thomas

Re: Fish!

Lu said Aug 1, 2006, 3:45 PM:
 

Thanks for the reply Bobbo.  I am a teacher, and yes we are lucky to have a principal who has a vision. Last year was her first year, and while many in the building feel that she has an “agenda”, one can't argue with what she has put on the table.  I guess I was quick to jump on her wagon because last year was my first year in this building as well.  She seems to have a good understanding of the teacher as a manager; manager of students, manager of parent involvement, manager of curriculum etc. etc.  I have talked with Brenden in the past about the need for a management and systems model in the education and social service world, it is exciting to see someone who shares this vision.

I will explore the book review section of zaadz, and look to post a review in the near future.

Peace,

Lu