I am very excited to implement some of these strategies in my department meetings.  We are a unique, budding group, diversified in our expertise, number of years in public edcuation, and thinking styles. I want to pose, day 1 (or 2) " What gifts/experiences do you bring to our group?" I think this will make members reflective and hopefully understand that they play a crucial roll.  I also home to implement many of these strategies as a leader in my professional organization to intiate planning and completion of ideas.  Do you have other questions you find beneficial to ask deparment… >>>