Company Culture and Philosophy

"What expectations do you have for me as a trainer? What can I do to make this experience better for you? You tell me your preferences, and I will also tell you what I expect from you."

I was so happy be asked such a pointed question that I almost could not answer! Imagine that, a perfect stranger wanting to make our time together pleasant and without conflict.

My response was something like, "Just be reasonable. We're all human beings and you can expect that I will do some very human being like things, like stretching and yawning. I mean no disrespect if my attention drifts elsewhere for a moment."

Apparently my feedback was appreciated, because "BE REASONABLE!" was written first on white-board for our class's list of preferences. It also made an appearance on the list of what was expected of me and the other trainees.

Remember the old Socratic formula?

Reason = Virtue = Happiness

Words like respect, integrity, and ethics are being heavily emphasized. Having not yet encountered evidence to the contrary, I will enthusiastically conclude that I have thrown in my lot with a terrific group of human beings.