1.
Do you see value in the EcoSeagate team development process?
I
see extreme value in the EcoSeagate team development process. I think the idea
of EcoSeagate is amazing and I would love to be a part of a development process
such as this. Spending a week with 200 employees gives everyone an opportunity
to get to know each other on a more personal level and allows people to step
outside of their comfort zone. Teams are formed and individuals build trust,
and respect for one another.
While
everyone might not walk with an affinity for one another, I strongly believe
that the workshops provided and the experiences the firm encounters together,
helps bridge a gap to any misunderstood relationships. Communication is a huge
factor that is taught and learned in a development process such as this, and
communication is key to the success of many teams as well as an organization as
a whole.
2.
Why would something like this be necessary in a high-performing
organization?
A
developmental process such as this is necessary in a high performing organization
because all employees participating learn to work together and also learn how
to resolve conflicts and come up with solutions that are in favor with the
suggestions discussed by each team’s members. High performing organizations
require a multitude of individuals from all different levels to work together
and respect one another’s area of specialty.
EcoSeagate
allows for individuals to be responsible, accountable and dependable on one
another. It opens minds and permits people to think outside the box. I think
the skills learned in EcoSeagate could not only be used within an organization
but within someone’s personal life as well. EcoSeagate helps rebuild an
individual’s mind and character, two very important elements of individuals who
work and perform in a high performance organization.
3.
Could your organization benefit from a similar activity?
I had actually made a similar suggestion of a
developmental process such as this in one of my prior leadership courses,
however not to the extent of EcoSeagate of course. I suggested that as an organization
we should take on an activity that would allow for individuals to work
together, trust one another and bridge gaps between departments. My suggestions
were small in scale such as indoor rock climbing, paintball, and a variety of
other team friendly sports and tasks. When the suggestion was made in an open
discussion I was told that while it was a great idea that it may not work too
well as there are shy people who might not want to participate.
While I could see and come to agreement with this
statement, EcoSeagate proves my point in the importance and positive effect a
developmental process such as this could have on an organization. Embry-Riddle has
tons of employees, all over the world. I strongly believe that if provided the opportunity
there would be an endless amount of volunteers to take place in an event like
this. One outstanding effect I think an event like this could help Embry-Riddle
with, would be the development of interdepartmental teams and bridging the gap
between Embry-Riddle Headquarters, the Residential Campuses and the satellite
locations we offer worldwide.
