The teachers at the Montessori Schools are working their magic to teach the children about conscious discipline (consciousdiscipline.com) and adapting techniques to redirect negative behavior into positive outcomes. According to the website,
“Conscious Discipline integrates social-emotional learning, discipline and self-regulation so you spend less time policing behaviors and more time teaching vital life skills.”
I wish there was a manual for similar processes and outcomes with people in the work place. There is crying need for emotional intelligence and self-regulation in the workplace. Too much time is wasted policing negative behavior. Time to adopt a zero tolerance policy and stop the trouble makers in their tracks. Maybe that will allow us to focus on getting some work done.
Amazing what we can learn from a bunch of preschool teachers, that are talented, passionate about their craft and have their hearts in the right place. The kids are in for a treat.
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