Beach Ball Conversation Fierce Conversations Beach Ball Conversation November 5, 2008 Terri Bush (AEA 13) and Lauren Keating (AEA 10)

Agenda Overview-Poster Activity Introduction to Beach Ball Conversation—Perspective Activity The basics of the conversation-Jeopardy Examples from the “real world”-Discussion

Poster Activity What is the relationship between the items below? 3 Transformational Ideas Our work, our relationships, and our lives succeed or fail one conversation at a time The conversations is the relationship. All conversations are with myself and sometimes they involve other people. 4 Objectives Interrogate reality Provoke learning Tackle the tough challenges Enrich relationships 7 Principles Master the courage to interrogate reality Come out from behind yourself, into the conversation, and make it real Be here, prepared to be nowhere else Tackle your toughest challenge today Obey your instincts Take responsibility for your emotional wake Let silence do the heavy lifting 4 Conversations Beach Ball Mineral Rights Delegation Confrontation

Perspective How do the animals view or perceive the sand?

The Basics of the Beach Ball Conversation Jeopardy

Rigor, Relevance and Relationships Quadrant C Poster Activity Perspective Activity Quadrant D Simulation Quadrant A Jeopardy Quadrant B

Discussion Time What are real world examples of using the conversations in our work or personal life? What are some training tips you would like to share with the group? What connections do you see between ORID questions and Fierce conversations?