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compassion

self-sacrifice

teamwork

celebrating the successes of others as though they are our own

a way of life

a way to lead

Why is teamwork

important?

What is challenging

about teamwork?

In many ways, society

values individual performance

over team performance.

The Ubuntu philosophy is loosely translated as:

"I am because we are", or "I am because you are".

Ubuntu emphasizes the importance of others. How can we improve our interactions and relationships with others?

1. Share your perspective respectfully, and listen -- really listen -- to the other person's perspective.

2. Try to understand before you are understood.

3. Rethink your perspective. Has it changed after listening/understanding?

4. Revisit the conversation and consider possible compromises or alternate solutions.

1. Share your perspective, and listen -- really

listen -- to the other person's perspective.

2. Understand before you are understood.

3. Rethink your perspective.

4. Revisit the conversation.

Lundin, S., & Nelson, B. (2010). Ubuntu!:

An inspiring story about an African tradition

of teamwork and collaboration. New York, NY:

Random House, Inc.

Doc Rivers

Former Coach of the Boston Celtics

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Social Rights Activist

(b. 1931)

Major League Baseball Awards

Most Valuable Player

Comeback Player

Aaron Award

Cy Young

Kevin Hahn

Associate Director of Residence Life

State University of New York at Fredonia

Phone: (716) 673-3341

E-Mail: kevin.hahn@fredonia.edu

Twitter: @Abacus80

Clemente Award

Rookie of the Year

Delivery Man of the Year

Manager of the Year

source: http://www.mlb.com

RBI Baseball

1986 Nintendo game

What is ubuntu?

pronunciation: oo-boon-too

perspective taking:

the act of imagining and feeling what life would be like as another person.

note: this is Kevin's definition.

It's more fun to celebrate with friends...

Our talents and strengths are different. By working together, we can use complementary strengths to improve a program, committee synergy, a roommate mediation, or anything else.

Nelson Mandela

Former President of South Africa

(1918 - 2013)

Keep your phones out! This session is Twitter-friendly.

Teamwork is contagious.

perspective taking

anticipating needs of others

Perspective Taking Scenario 2:

Perspective Taking Scenario 1:

Session Objectives:

Leading Through Ubuntu:

I Am Because We Are

The Story: After a Thanksgiving dinner with family, person A, who is male, offers to help his grandmother with the dishes. Person B, also male, overhears the offer and says emphatically, "Sit down! That's women's work!"

The Story: Students A and B are at a party where alcohol is served. Later that night, Student A is passed out on a couch, unresponsive. Student B notices Student A and, concerned for his/her safety, calls 911 for medical help. The next day, Student A is angry with Student B, since Student A awoke in the hospital and was just informed that he/she would need to meet with the Director of Judicial Affairs.

1. Develop an understanding of the Ubuntu philosophy.

2. Explore how we can introduce Ubuntu into our work and social spheres as well as into our leadership styles, even in a culture which prioritizes individual achievement.

3. Practice perspective taking.

than to celebrate alone.

The Characters: Person A and Person B.

pitching in without being asked

The Characters: Student A and Student B.

Kevin Hahn

CSPA-NYS Careers in Student Affairs

October 22, 2016

treating others how they want to be treated

Nelson Mandela

picture courtesy of http://www.16personalities.com

retrieved October 21, 2016

@CSPANYS

@Abacus80

#ubuntu

Thanks so much for your participation and attentiveness! Wishing you nothing but the best.

Ubuntu

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