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At DS106 we continually face challenges – how we view them defines us! Do we choose to see the challenges as stepping-stones or as obstacles?<\/p>\n
If we choose to see them as obstacles, then the challenges we face will be viewed as problems – problems that need to be overcome along with all the negative connotations associated with problems. A great deal of wasted energy can be spent focusing on a negative mindset – mindsets like “I can’t”, “I won’t”, “I don’t want to” and “I shouldn’t have too”.<\/p>\n
We at DS106 however, choose to see challenges as stepping-stones – opportunities that we have encountered along the way for us to use, to “step on” so that we can achieve more, develop further and ultimately actualize more of our goals!<\/p>\n
Among the many challenges that face us – let’s focus on one or two main areas. How do we define DS106’s vision, diversity and development as stepping stones and not as obstacles?<\/p>\n
There is so much information out there in terms of developing a vision for connected courses – too much in fact. We need to guard against the temptation to create a vision that is too broad, too encompassing and ultimately a vision that is too generic, that it eventually says nothing. We need to be mindful of the temptation that focuses on quantity instead of quality. A plethora of information – can we use it all? No. A new idea comes along – do we suddenly throw out the old? No.<\/p>\n
So, what do we do? All the dedicated students on DS106 need to be committed to defining our vision. We need to draw on tried-and-tested experience and hold onto what works, we need to introduce new thinking and approaches where feasible and we need to stop what isn’t working.<\/p>\n
We need to create a vision whereby our name continues to be synonymous with excellence, innovation, honor, integrity and outstanding DS106-ness. That’s it – we promise nothing yet deliver more…every time. If we keep our vision simple yet goal focused – then we will have turned defining our vision into a stepping-stone, one which we will use to reach even greater heights.<\/p>\n
DS106 is fantastic…fantastic yet diverse. We have a kaleidoscope of professionals different in so many ways. Some may choose to see diversity as an obstacle – dividing rather than unifying. We see diversity as a stepping-stone. We focus on the individuals’ strengths and use their strengths in a very goal-directed niche within our organization. We are so fortunate to have personnel that enhance our vision with their special talents, talents given willingly and passionately.<\/p>\n
The stepping-stones in DS106 are here. Our results attest to this, our learning ethic confirms this and our vision underpins this.<\/p>\n
DS106 is a magical place – of that there is no doubt. But we do face obstacles. I suppose it’s a lot like a day at the beach – magical and amazing! But then there is also the sunburn, the scratchy sand in your costume, cold water, hot sand and perhaps even a stomach that may be looking decidedly less “six-packish”. We can look for the obstacles and it will spoil our day at the beach. Or we can look for the stepping-stones – and it will be magical!<\/p>\n
DS106 is more than perfect – we’ll keep working on that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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