Stop Treating the Office Like Kindergarten
Walk into a corporate training session today and you’re likely to be greeted not with a discussion of strategy, execution, or accountability but with something closer to a group therapy session. “Let’s go around the room and share how we’re feeling today.” “Hold up a color card that represents your mood.” “Let’s celebrate each other with affirmations.” This is not a wellness retreat. These are sessions for highly compensated professionals responsible for real budgets, clients, and teams. And yet the tone is increasingly indistinguishable from a kindergarten classroom. ...