elmonte_rope_reflection

SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING =**__ROPE ACTIVITY REFLECTION__**=
 * PRESIDIO CONTINUES CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENT **


 * The goal can be clear and the parameters maybe set up clear as well but there are instances wherein everyone faces a dilemma (blindfolded) and this can turn into a stumbling block in achieving the goal. Blindfold is a dilemma that could represent as a problem that causes every member including the leader to rely on each other''s idea for guidance or solution. The goal is clear but to get out of the situation successful without a clear picture or feedback of the progress seemed like doing everything you can but you have no way of knowing if you are in the right direction. Is it a confirmation that a blind leader cannot lead another blind?
 * As a teacher leader sometimes we face obstacle that feels like we're blindfolded but yet we know the goal we have to accomplish its just that we don't know how to make it happen. We may have an idea on how to lead the group to achieve but there's just no way of seeing and not a single feedback is available that we are in the right direction to keep doing what we're doing or to simply step up or down, or when we should step aside.
 * Blindfold is a stumbling block or a dilemma but should not be seen as the main reason for the group to fail on its goal. Looking back at what went wrong and what could have been effective, I realized the importance of clear communication between the leaders and leaders to the followers. Leader has to have a strong and clear command of instruction. He has to be ready and continuesly evaluate and provide support or answer to clarification in an assuring and convincing manner.
 * Open-mindedness and trust must be present. Resistance from the inside group to welcome a possible change for a possible solution to a dilemma will not in anyway help resolve the situation. The help may not necessarily come from the inside or within the group. Sometimes an outsider may have a good solution to a problem. An outsider can be an outside consultant empowered by role or opportunity to help resolve the situation. The job of the outsider facilitator is to help inside leaders or facilitators become good facilitators and develop facilitative leadership.
 * Bottom line is, everyone faces a dilemma every now and then. Dilemma can be a stumbling block but should not become the reason for a great goal to fail. There are ways in dealing with dilemma and who knows there might be protocols to go about answering or resolving a dilemma. Effective communication plays an important role. Continues assessment and feedback is a powerful tool to check what is working and analyze what's not. An outside help is not at all a bad idea if the intention is to help inside facilitators develop facilitative leadership.