Cliff Shaffan Interview Report

Upon reading the interview with Cliff Shaffran and the required lecture materials, I find that several Shaffran's points resonate with me. After having gone through several unproductive meetings that do not have goals clearly established, it is easy to feel time is being wasted. Besides this, if you add the fact that individuals at work are constantly on the stress area, you have a recipe for disaster. Based on my experience as a meeting participant, every time creativity and collaboration were encouraged is where I felt more productive. In consequence, I believe an effective facilitator should always strive to do this a reality.
In addition, Shaffran also noted that (C.Shaffran, Biographical Sketch, July 20,2005) "one other area of complexity is that more and more meetings are multicultural or crosscultural." Personally, I felt identified with this statement because I have had the pleasure of residing in seven states and abroad. One constant factor I have always faced at work is the fact of being new. While exploring new states has been an incredible learning experience, I have also learned how to appreciate diversity and multicultural experiences. In consequence, I also understand coworkers will react accordingly and that's something I will always find fascinating. …show more content…
According to Shaffran, (C.Shaffran, Biographical Sketch, July 20,2005) “really good facilitation encourages emotions to come out, but it also has processes for handling the emotions”. In consequence, this resonates with on a personal level. My current workplace embraces diversity. Therefore, there is no meeting where I have felt uncomfortable. Assuming every member of upper management embraces multicultural perspectives (which I am almost certain about), different cultural responses are celebrated. Hence my initial