Step 6: Next, say, “Now draw a line through three more values that are of lesser
importance to you and write your top four values, one on each index
card.” Then have each person post their cards on a wall and see if
anyone else shares their same values. Groups may move similar cards
together to illustrate any commonality.
Step 7: Ask individuals if any of their values conflict with the values of their
organizations. If so, have the participant take his or her card off the wall
and explain how this discrepancy might be dealt with at work.Step 8: Ask people to try one more round of elimination to select their highest
value. “Put a big star on your card and sign your name on it. Then do
your next-highest value.” Chose a partner and talk about times when
someone questioned this value or they had to defend it.
Step 9: Bring the activity to a close by asking volunteers to try to summarize how
important certain values are to the way they handle their responsibilities
to the organization and to themselves. How is the organization affected
by the values of its employees?POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW
Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged
the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include
how much time you actually spent on the activity.
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