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In-House Organisational Communication
I want you to know that since we met last summer I have been using the Why Are You Like That? Workbook on a pretty informal basis with co-workers, friends and family. I had them out at a social gathering a few weeks ago with friends I have known for years. It was great and I learned a lot. I have used it with all the people in my department at work and with my daughter. The insight is quick and profound.
As I said I have kept this informal at work because I am a supervisor and
didn't want anyone to feel required to take it. Everyone learned something and I am better able to communicate now. I understand my daughter's actions
because of her high earth. I used it one time with people before a workshop started. Sure did understand my audience better!! I have especially liked
using it with young people--they love it and "get it" really fast!
M. Hartson, Training Director, Mother, Hyattsville, Maryland
This letter arrived the season after we had introduced the TetraMap in Mexico City at an Accelerated Learning Conference. Obviously something struck a cord with her and she embraced its potential.
The key learning here is the ease with which the four Elements are understood. The four Elements of Nature, Earth, Air, Water and Fire immediately bring to mind intuitive understandings of the metaphor. It is easy to consider an Earthy, firm, hands-on person, an Airy, clear thinking person, a Watery, calm and caring person, and a Fiery, optimistic and bright person.
In her role as Training Director of a large organisation, she has since used the TetraMap of Behavior to help staff members achieve the following.
- Understand each other's preferences, needs and motives better.
- Find a common language that focuses on the positive attributes of individuals and how outcomes can be achieved by recognizing these preferences.
We have since had the privilege of working with this organisation and meeting its talented and dedicated people . After facilitating the Why Are You Like That? process, we were preparing for a different workshop on day 2 when a participant from the previous day popped in to say hello.
She was bubbling with enthusiasm as she described a meeting she'd had with her manager after the Why Are You Like That? session. It seems she'd had an enlightening and memorable experience describing the Elements and explaining to her boss her natural preferences. It was an eye-opener for both to find that they had so blatantly misinterpreted each other. The discussion was revealing and made all the difference to their relationship from that point forward.
Needless to say, this organisation has been touched by the TetraMap and has embraced an exciting way of viewing the world and each other.
Following are more messages from the Training Director and a Manager from the same organisation.
The TetraMap of Behavior has brought results beyond my expectations. Employees have found a new way of communicating because they have had a personal experience with The Elements. People use the information they learned to talk about differences and similarities, to conduct meetings more effectively and to talk through staff evaluations.
I have been amazed by the power of this tool. I cannot recommend it strongly
enough to any company who wants its workforce to improve communication on a
daily basis. We have a new language!
M. Hartson, Training Director, Columbia, Maryland
Yoshimi and Jon brought an amazingly easy, yet powerful tool into our
business culture. The presentation by Yoshimi of these ideas was so clear that
there was an instant recognition and an "a-ha!" within the group.
We've actually begun to communicate on a daily basis using these elements and
all that they mean.
D. Hart, Director of Online Services, Columbia, Maryland