PPs and PQs: Please Join the Conversation

In lieu of a make-up class, I've invited the Leading for Change course in PG, who are also studying the Kaser and Halbert Leadership Mindsets book, to join April and Terry and I on this blog. To review and discuss the concepts from the book that we find most compelling, I'm asking you to spend time posting two kinds of posts, or responding to them. You may want to respond to a post that appeals to you and check back a few days later to see what additional comments have been added. The purpose of this exercise is to come to a better understanding of the text through dialogue. In order to support one another's learning, please remember to challenge (or question or probe) as well as support ideas!

PP - this kind of post is a "provocative point". Post a short quote from Kaser and Halbert that you think will stimulate thinking - it may be a statement that not everyone will agree with, or that is not likely to hold true in all situations. Add a question that you believe will provoke and focus discussion. Check back once in a while to moderate the discussion or to summarize what has been said in a comment of your own.

PQ - this kind of post is a "persistent question". Try to identify ideas or statements in the text that continue to bother or trouble you. It can be something that you don't understand or simply wonder about. You may post an idea that you agree with but wonder how it would look in practice or in your particular setting. Ask the group to share their thoughts with you. Check back once in a while to review comments and let people know if their responses have begun to provide answers for you.

I look forward to participating, too!