Voice, Value, and Validation

Downloads and Videos

Downloads:

  1. Bailie, J. W. (2019, Spring). A science of human dignity: Belonging, voice and agency as universal human needs. IIRP Presidential Paper Series, 1, 1–16. https://www.iirp.edu/pps1
  1. Kligman, L. (2021, Spring). Sparking creativity: Workplace applications of restorative practices. IIRP Presidential Paper Series, 3, 1-22. https://www.iirp.edu/pps3
  1. https://donellameadows.org/archives/dancing-with-systems/

Day 1

Videos and Questions

  1. VOICE, VALUE, AND VALIDATION: INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING IN THE WORKPLACE (Introduction). 11min

 As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • What needs to be present in a community for individuals to feel a sense of belonging?
  • What structures are in place in your organization to help individuals feel connected with each other?
  • How do we help individuals create their stories around belonging to the organization and their work?
  • Why is it important to form strong relationships among each other?

 

  1. Engaging With: 10 min

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • In which box of the social discipline window do you spend most of your time?
  • How can you exercise your influence or authority in the with box?
  • Which window allows for the best learning experience? Why?
  • Think of a person in your life who is restorative. What is your relationship with that person like?

 

  1. Inclusive Process and Decision Making: 10min

As you are watching, consider the following questions:

  • Think of a time you felt you were treated unfairly by a person in a position of authority. What pieces of Fair Process were missing? Did it impact your relationship or performance?
  • When you make decisions, do you engage, giving explanations or clear expectations? If not, how would your process look different if you considered Fair Process?
  • Think of a decision you are considering. How could you incorporate Fair Process into this decision?

 

  1. Expressing, Sharing and Reflection on Emotion: 14 min

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • Where do you see shame responses in your organization (meeting rooms, break rooms, hallways, etc.), and what does it look like?
  • Where do you see shame responses in your life, and what does it look like?
  • How, in this theory, can shame be a motivator for behavior change?
  • What does shame look like during conflict?
  • How do you experience shame?
  • What are ways to respond to shame?

 

  1. Practicing Across the Continuum:

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • In your life and work, what are examples of Tomkins' Blueprint, Kelly's definition of intimacy, and Nathanson's definition of community?
  • How can you use the restorative practices continuum proactively in your work?
  • How can you use the restorative practices continuum responsively in your work?

Day 2

  1. Human Dignity (8 min)

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • How do people expect to be treated?
  • What do you believe belonging, voice, and agency mean?
  • How are our organizations fostering a sense of belonging?
  • How are our organizations creating opportunity for voice?
  • How are our organizations creating opportunity to exercise their agency?

 

  1. Change starts WITH me; (Intrapersonal) (8 min)

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • How do you hold yourself accountable? What supports do you need to be able to do this?
  • Can you embrace a growth mindset?
  • Can you influence change, even if you are in a position with limited “authority”?
  • Can you influence broader, systemic change?

 

  1. How I relate WITH others; (Interpersonal) (10 min)

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • How do we make relationships less transactional and more meaningful to enhance a sense of trust and belonging?
  • What is the difference between trust and psychological safety?
  • Is it possible to build community if there is no trust and psychological safety?

 

  1. Establishing a stronger community WITH others (14 min)

As you are watching, consider the following questions

  • By focusing on processes alone, can an organization flourish, without investing in its largest asset, it people?
  • Can we foster connection, by addressing norms, structures and policies that focus on building trust and repairing harm?
  • Working in cross-functional teams while sharing leadership roles can contribute to a more collaborative environment. Can this approach be successful in strengthening community if we choose to ignore or minimize past harms?

 

  1. Systems Thinking & Restorative Practices: A Holistic approach for an organization (10 min).

As you are watching, consider the following questions

Remember, we want to approach challenges from a proactive approach, not a responsive approach if we can avoid it.

  • What is really happening?
  • What trends have there been over time?
  • What has influenced these patterns?
  • What assumptions, beliefs and values does the team have about the organization?