Alexandre CostaScrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologiesLoures, Portugal
It is natural that we often agree with each other, yet there is often always something we can add to the discussions, we have different experiences, we have different cultures and this creates a diversity of opinions.
So what does it take some (few) members to express their opinion "I agree with ...." usually after a reputable member? when I have nothing to add, I stay with my thoughts.
Being able to choose between being a pawn or a player, I'm a player and you? Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
There are "random thoughts" that are worth sharing out loud ... or rather, in writing :-) Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Let's remember that it can be difficult to offer distinct, supplementary feedback. Things like language, culture, and experience could make it difficult for people to contribute at the same level.
I remember when I was a unit manager, one of my employees would answer "Yes" to an open-ended question. I eventually realized that the employee meant "I understand your question." Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 25, 2020 4:50 AM
Replying to Alexandre Costa
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Rami,
When I wrote this thread I was thinking exactly about the ones that are systematic, as I said in the thread it's normal to agree from time to time no problem with that.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 25, 2020 6:54 AM
Replying to Drew Craig
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Rami, in all seriousness, and I'm sure you recognize that was my rationale as well. There is a level of quality we hope to see, though, low quality can also come in a response filled with many words or redundant responses.
True, the length of the response doesn't matter, its the quality that does and of course I know that was your rationale too.
After 5 years together in this community, I can say I know you well enough, virtually, to know you want what is best for this community and its members.
RK Saving Changes...
George FreemanThought Leader | Author | Architect| Florida, United States
As “Psychological Safety” (thank you Kiron) is imperative for true team collaboration, so also it is true for content contribution on PMC. When I first had the desire to contribute to PMC, I did NOT feel safe at all, and that feeling made me apprehensive, as I knew that I wanted to share fairly deep thoughts that could leave me open to criticism.
It was only my choice that trumped the insecurity. To say it another way, the insecurity has never gone away, although its voice has been lessened to a whisper. I think we should encourage others to “open up” and go beyond the simple participatory response. We should remind ourselves and others that what you feel and what you know are two different things, and its okay for them to be in disagreement.
I believe this community has created a psychologically-safe environment. However, we need to recognize that it just doesn’t feel that way for everyone. We all (at times) like to disagree and take contrary positions for the sake of bi-directional learning, but to those who have not chosen to step-in, it feels unsafe.
So, my statement to the “participatory responders” and the “silent majority” is this. Choose to step-in and enjoy the benefits, you won’t regret it.
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3 replies by Kiron Bondale, Rami Kaibni, and Stéphane Parent
Feb 25, 2020 3:00 PM
Stéphane Parent
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Let's not forget that, as a community, we can and should encourage/support each other.
Feb 25, 2020 3:01 PM
Rami Kaibni
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I like that George, it resonates with me a lot.
Feb 25, 2020 3:32 PM
Kiron Bondale
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Well said, George. I will always welcome dissenting professionally-stated views in place of repeated meaningless "I agrees".
Kiron
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Feb 25, 2020 2:56 PM
Replying to George Freeman
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As “Psychological Safety” (thank you Kiron) is imperative for true team collaboration, so also it is true for content contribution on PMC. When I first had the desire to contribute to PMC, I did NOT feel safe at all, and that feeling made me apprehensive, as I knew that I wanted to share fairly deep thoughts that could leave me open to criticism.
It was only my choice that trumped the insecurity. To say it another way, the insecurity has never gone away, although its voice has been lessened to a whisper. I think we should encourage others to “open up” and go beyond the simple participatory response. We should remind ourselves and others that what you feel and what you know are two different things, and its okay for them to be in disagreement.
I believe this community has created a psychologically-safe environment. However, we need to recognize that it just doesn’t feel that way for everyone. We all (at times) like to disagree and take contrary positions for the sake of bi-directional learning, but to those who have not chosen to step-in, it feels unsafe.
So, my statement to the “participatory responders” and the “silent majority” is this. Choose to step-in and enjoy the benefits, you won’t regret it.
Let's not forget that, as a community, we can and should encourage/support each other. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 25, 2020 2:56 PM
Replying to George Freeman
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As “Psychological Safety” (thank you Kiron) is imperative for true team collaboration, so also it is true for content contribution on PMC. When I first had the desire to contribute to PMC, I did NOT feel safe at all, and that feeling made me apprehensive, as I knew that I wanted to share fairly deep thoughts that could leave me open to criticism.
It was only my choice that trumped the insecurity. To say it another way, the insecurity has never gone away, although its voice has been lessened to a whisper. I think we should encourage others to “open up” and go beyond the simple participatory response. We should remind ourselves and others that what you feel and what you know are two different things, and its okay for them to be in disagreement.
I believe this community has created a psychologically-safe environment. However, we need to recognize that it just doesn’t feel that way for everyone. We all (at times) like to disagree and take contrary positions for the sake of bi-directional learning, but to those who have not chosen to step-in, it feels unsafe.
So, my statement to the “participatory responders” and the “silent majority” is this. Choose to step-in and enjoy the benefits, you won’t regret it.
I like that George, it resonates with me a lot. Saving Changes...
As “Psychological Safety” (thank you Kiron) is imperative for true team collaboration, so also it is true for content contribution on PMC. When I first had the desire to contribute to PMC, I did NOT feel safe at all, and that feeling made me apprehensive, as I knew that I wanted to share fairly deep thoughts that could leave me open to criticism.
It was only my choice that trumped the insecurity. To say it another way, the insecurity has never gone away, although its voice has been lessened to a whisper. I think we should encourage others to “open up” and go beyond the simple participatory response. We should remind ourselves and others that what you feel and what you know are two different things, and its okay for them to be in disagreement.
I believe this community has created a psychologically-safe environment. However, we need to recognize that it just doesn’t feel that way for everyone. We all (at times) like to disagree and take contrary positions for the sake of bi-directional learning, but to those who have not chosen to step-in, it feels unsafe.
So, my statement to the “participatory responders” and the “silent majority” is this. Choose to step-in and enjoy the benefits, you won’t regret it.
Well said, George. I will always welcome dissenting professionally-stated views in place of repeated meaningless "I agrees".
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