Karen Rich

Sometimes we have to be the candle as well. I know in my experience with student populations, they are so easily discouraged, don't have a back up plan and let "life" get in the way of their success. I don't mean to sound critical. I think that people who may have gone through their educational process were taught differently (or maybe we've forgotten about the "good times" of being a broke student, possibly no job and regular transportation issues). I am reminded of the lesson of teach something like it's the first time you had to learn it yourself. I… >>>

I feel starting over may be too much of a deep cut, but having the team play "devil's advocate" on themselves could provide some interesting insight, as well as fostering a more positive environment for those who may not be speaking up (minority of the group opinion) out of fear of the others who do not agree with their train of thought. It may even spark another path to follow for a more improved plan, outcome or policy review. If the team were to get too terribly stuck, asking for outside help from an experienced and trusted co-worker/supervisor may also… >>>