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Provide several examples of belief statements from a variety of sources. You may also want to use a video, "Productivity and the Self-fulfilling Prophecy." It affirms that Beliefs Create Realities.
There are two methods this writer has used to discern beliefs.
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Method 1 |
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- Have small groups determine at least one operating principle that they believe is essential.
- Once each group has done this have them post it and explain their reasons.
- Repeat this process for each small group. Even though there may be redundancy.
- Conduct a general discussion on what is similar and what may be missing. If consensus can be reached on two or three key ideas, record them. For other ideas not addressed return to the small group process and repeat the process.
- Have a group of three now take the information and develop the "wording" and parallel structure.
- The draft list is sent to all and each field tests it (shares and discusses with others outside of their workplace) with three other people.
- Reconvene three weeks later and get reports on the field test and each person's reflection.
- Finalize the beliefs.
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Method 2 |
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- After all have information about beliefs (see above) have focus group meetings, conducted by a facilitator knowledgeable about belief statements, with 8-10 participants at a time.
- Participants come to a focus group with their ideas. The facilitator listens, asks questions, and synthesizes main ideas from each group.
- After all focus groups have met the facilitator, convene a meeting to explain the commonalities.
Note: The facilitator has also reviewed all available documents of vision, mission, values and beliefs.
- The facilitator provides the beliefs in written form. Provide time for discussion, clarification, explanation.
- Each person (on their own) then provides the following on each belief:
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Names on paper. |
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Yes, this is really important. |
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Yes and no (they indicate which part is + and why and which is—and why). |
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- The sheets are collected and the facilitator meets with a small internal team to synthesize findings, does a final draft, and sends to each participant.
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Beliefs Create Realities! Evidence shows this to be true. However, beliefs can be negative as well as positive. Obviously, your work in creating operating principles are going to be based on honorable values. The work now is to live the beliefs—the operating principles of how you want to be seen both internally and externally. |
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