COUNTDOWN TO 2021 CHALLENGE
Do you feel like it’s time for you and your team to refresh your mindset and start 2021 with a renewed sense of optimism and energy?
The Cynuria Countdown to 2021 Challenge will help you do just that. Over the course of four weeks, you and your team will build resilience, realign any implicit bias, practice self care, and exercise empathy in a new, unexpected way. Let’s get started!
Challenge #1
In a time of forced separation, we must meet that separation with equal intention of coming together. And in difficult times, this can be hard and messy, but worth it. We build resilience by connecting with those around us.
The Challenge: facilitate a “Rumble” style discussion for you and your team, or reach out to a mentor/mentee you haven’t talked to in a while to reconnect.
What is a Rumble? An open, real, and honest conversation. Read more about how Brené Brown defines a “Rumble”: https://brenebrown.com/blog/2019/05/01/lets-rumble/.
Challenge #2
Despite our best intention, our values and the way we perceive things can easily be swayed by popular media, the people around us, and the relentless 24 hour news cycle. Taking the time to examine your perspective will facilitate a better understanding of yourself and your colleagues.
The Challenge: Select a Project Implicit quiz for you and your team to complete. Reflect on the results. Did the results surprise you? Why or why not?
Challenge #3
When designing learning solutions, we leverage human centered design to empathize with our end users. But what if the end user is you or your team? When you imagine yourself as the “future you”, you’ll gain insight into how your current actions can help meet your future needs. The same is true for teams - anticipating future needs can help you complete more meaningful work today.
Your Challenge: Engage yourself and/or your team in this IDEO envisioning exercise and reflect on the outcome and the experience.
https://www.ideou.com/blogs/inspiration/empathize-with-your-future-self-to-make-better-decisions-now
Challenge #4
When we give of ourselves to others as a leader, we may forget to recharge our own batteries. Being mindful of your own needs will help you focus and lead your team more effectively while simultaneously boosting your mental and physical health.
Your Challenge: Read this HBR article and encourage yourself and your team to complete one act of self care this week; whether it’s going out for that solo run, finally starting on the book you’ve been meaning to read, or to simply do nothing for an hour or two.
The Cynuria Countdown Challenge is now complete - congratulations! We hope you enjoyed each challenge and feel ready to take on the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and resolve.
We always welcome your feedback - please contact us at info@cynuriaconsulting.com.