Better Meetings for Everyone™
Volume 14, Issue 2
Publisher Jana M. Kemp
- Meeting Pledges at Work
- Seen Elsewhere – O is talking about Jana Kemp
- Meeting Quote – Virtual meetings make the cover
- Tools & Tips – New translations
- Meetings@Work – Reach Jana Kemp
Meeting Pledges At Work
By Jana M. Kemp
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) invited me to speak at their April monthly meeting. At the start of the meeting (and printed right on the agenda for us to follow along) the Pledge of Allegiance was stated in unison, followed by the association pledge.
During the NAWIC pledge-saying, I was reminded of various meeting pledges I’ve said over the years. First of course, was saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America when in school. Then I learned the 4-H pledge that was recited at the start of every club meeting.
As an adult, the Rotary Four-Way test and a variety of association pledges for groups I’ve visited have passed through my lips. And if the World War II phrase “loose lips sink ships” is true, then imagine the power of spoken association and company meeting pledges to change our fates, focus our efforts, and inspire our work.
Here for your pledge-creation inspiration are the pledges I’ve mentioned above.
Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
NAWIC Pledge: As material for the construction of our building, I pledge the agility of my hands, the ability of my mind, and the integrity of my heart.
4-H Pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living, for my home, my club, my community, my country and my world.
ROTARY Four-Way Test: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and better friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
A pledge is a solemn promise and commitment to thinking, making decisions, and behaving. When we recite a pledge, we are committing to the behaviors and habits spoken to in the pledge. So, this week’s challenge is to bring back to the office in writing the pledges you’ve said at various trade and association meetings.
Action Item: Consider what you and your team are pledging at the start of every internal meeting. Is it to have a great day? Is it to deliver spectacular customer service? Create and record in writing what the pledge is that keeps your team focused, inspired, and motivated.
O – The Oprah Magazine, May 2007, page 208
TWO:
Comparative productivity for industrial countries in 2004 (The U.S. scores 100):
Norway 125
Belgium 113
France 107
Ireland 104
Netherlands 100
United States 100
SOURCE: Economic Policy Institute (U.S.)
THREE:
In Paula Tarnapol Whitacre’s article “Sanity in the 24/7 Publications Office” for the March 2007 issue of The Editorial Eye, Jana Kemp as author of NO! How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life is quoted as saying “get in the right mindset ... to referee competing time demands.”
NEW TRANSLATION – Arabic
NO! How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life
By Jana Kemp
First released in English and mentioned in such places as the Oprah “O” magazine, Kemp’s book is now available in Polish, Turkish, Dutch and soon-to-be-released Arabic.
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Building Community in Buildings
By Jana M. Kemp and Ken Baker
If your organization is building or remodeling office space, this book provides the HRD2 Model for creating productive and creative workspaces that encourage employees to shine. Released in late 2006, this book includes models, surveys, good-example photos of buildings and resources to help human resource and training professionals positively impact the architecting and design of built spaces. To Buy – visit: www.amazon.com
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Looking for a meeting facilitator, a conference speaker or a workshop presenter on the subjects of meetings, time management or decision-making?
Then, visit www.JanaKemp.com for information on these services and conference presentations.
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