And oftentimes we think, "This is not how we typically operate. Will this change set a precedent?"
The answer to that last question scares us! Even folks who say they love change and they fail forward frequently are scared of setting a precedent that they may need to repeat. There is fear that any decision immediately becomes a new norm and everyone will expect it!
New norms and practices are tough! It is also tough to tell the people directly affected that you can't honor the request because of reasons. I think it is funny when a request is denied with communicated reasons that don't make sense!
"I'm sorry we can't go with your idea because it might upset the balance of kids moving through hallways at certain points during the day and other might think that this is now the right way and it would confuse everyone and blah blah blah!!!!"
It might be easier to say no to one person than to explain your decision to everyone that notices the exception you granted.
It also takes courage to go against the grain and make an exception and say yes. Do what is right! If no is really the best answer, say it. If yes is really the answer, say it. Don't be afraid to do what is right because you are scared to allow something outside of the lines. Be brave!
The answer to that last question scares us! Even folks who say they love change and they fail forward frequently are scared of setting a precedent that they may need to repeat. There is fear that any decision immediately becomes a new norm and everyone will expect it!
New norms and practices are tough! It is also tough to tell the people directly affected that you can't honor the request because of reasons. I think it is funny when a request is denied with communicated reasons that don't make sense!
"I'm sorry we can't go with your idea because it might upset the balance of kids moving through hallways at certain points during the day and other might think that this is now the right way and it would confuse everyone and blah blah blah!!!!"
It might be easier to say no to one person than to explain your decision to everyone that notices the exception you granted.
It also takes courage to go against the grain and make an exception and say yes. Do what is right! If no is really the best answer, say it. If yes is really the answer, say it. Don't be afraid to do what is right because you are scared to allow something outside of the lines. Be brave!
No comments:
Post a Comment