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In 2012 Google launched Project Aristotle to study what makes some teams of people stumble while others soar.  After analyzing hundreds of factors, it was impossible at first to find any clear pattern of what makes a great team tick.  For example, somewhat unusually, the mix of personalities didn’t seem to matter at all.  Finally, after extensive further study, two factors emerged that every high functioning team had in common:

A psychologically safe environment, in which team members believed they could speak their minds freely and not be embarrassed or rejected for any opinion expressed,

and

Empathy: Team members were sensitive to others’ feelings and accepting of individual points of view.

Contributed by Nancy Rosenow

A unique opportunity to strengthen empathy for others and practice creating psychologically safe environments is on the horizon. The 2017 World Forum on Early Care and Education in Auckland, New Zealand will bring together an international group of early childhood professionals to share individual viewpoints, celebrate successes and new ideas and brainstorm solutions to challenges. Founded on the principle that every voice matters and all points of view are welcome, the Forum promises an inspiring venue for creating deep connections between diverse individuals.

Register for the World Forum event (early bird rate is in effect until October 1).

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