Advice for participants from previous participants
We've asked participants what they would say to a colleague. Here is some comments from previous participants:
- Make sure you have the time to dedicate to the workshop, jump in and communicate with others, be outgoing and supportive to the group. It's a valuable experience.
- Give the workshop a high priority -- find a way to put aside other tasks so that you can particpate fully. Set some personal goals, but use the opportunity to see what emerges from interacting with others and from observing and reflecting. YOu will find that the workshop has unexpected impacts on you!
- Take it without hesitation. Take it without hesitation. You will go through invaluable learning experience and also develop relationships with people all over the world.
- Really reserve enough time to do the workshop justice. There is a tremendous amount to learn as well as great contacts to make.
- Don't be overwhelmed by the number of choices of activities open to you. Do as much as you can when you can. Submerge yourself in the process and simulation. Try on a hat you wouldn't normally wear...it may fit ...if not, you will be wiser from the experience!
- Clear enough space - in the diary and in your head/heart - especially if this context is new, ther's an emotional component to the learning that could take you by surprise! Find some ways to signal to colleagues that sitting at the computer and/or taking part in a teleconference is work! Enjoy - jump in - learn and have fun. this has been a tremendously valuable experience for me - and I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't learn lots and gain from it.
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is a MUST for anyone who is working in the KM field.