Reflection ~ findings and evaluation comments from the UC Davis workshop "Understanding Team Unity" for Sierra County Human Service professionals held in Loyalton, CA.  Full Day Workshop

UC Davis Instructor: Joe Tassinari

​Reflection is offered to give power to voice,to promote understanding among team members and bring light to the  findings from the workshop.

Reflection: Sierra County Human Services 
May 19, 2015 
14  Participants
Workshop: Understanding Team Unity

Findings

What participants said makes a good team:

• Keeping it real
• Honesty
• Being Genuine
• Create Balance
• Treat with respect
• Inclusive & Accepting
• Help others & achieve our goals
• Building Bonds
• Be trusting
• Enjoyable workplace
• Connect with kindness
• Make life enjoyable
• That it's nice to be us
• The golden rule
• Kindness
• Willing to connect
• Sense of humor
• Want's to be included
• Facilitation
• Keeping chocolate in the office (yum )
• Team player
• Brainstorming
• Works well with others
• Always smiling 
• Easy to talk to
• Caring
• Likes to help others
• Smiles a lot
• Good laugh
• Sees the best in people 

​(click here to see cumulative results)

​Some of the reasons participants like working for Sierra County HS:

• Jamie Shiltz!!
• Working out in the community
• The people we work with
• Education and support
• The beauty of the area
• Interaction with the youth
• Dedication & helpfulness of co-workers
• The amazing people I work with
• My team
• My co-workers, friends
• Great working environment
• Team members – beginning from the top and working around …
• Happy atmosphere with co-workers
• Enjoyable atmosphere
• Getting to travel

​Evaluation Results

What were the strengths of the course? What did you value most?

• I feel that learning that positivity in the office will benefit all co-workers and clients.
• The instructor believed in the material and lives it as well as having the ability to import his knowledge.
• I value each and every person that I work with, especially the individuals who provided a safe environment @ this training.
• We are a team. We can trust each other.
• I appreciate the fact that this training reminded me of the bond our workplace shares.
• This positive experience reminded us of how good of a team we are.
• Genuine course that reminds us of our team strengths.
• Learning about my co-workers. Feeling validated in what I do.
• Being able to open up with our group.
• The instructor held a positive tone – good modeling.
• This training brought unity to the entire group & helped each one of us get to know each other a little bit better.

​How could this course be improved?

• It's great just the way it is.
• N/A
• Perfect!
• It could not. Joe is the best.
• More tissue.
• A bit more theory – how to apply with male colleagues.

How will you apply what you learned?

• I will try to look more into how my attitude and moods effect our office environment and I will try to be more positive.
• Demonstrate more gratitude daily to my co-workers.
• I will try my absolute best to promote positivity & trustworthiness in my workplace.
• To be more open and trusting.
• I'll practice positivity at my home and my workplace.
• Bringing a more positive attitude to the workplace, and being more of a rock to others.
• Maintain an attitude of gratitude as often as I can.
• Improve my listening skills & empathy.
• Continued positivity.
• How to apply being or having a more positive outlook upon life itself – strengths based.

 End of Reflection Sierra County Human Services
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Special thanks to the crew at the Golden West Dining & Motel!
Chris (pictured left) and Travis produce hearty & delicious meals. Zuleima, Bonnie, Tammie and the irrepressible John ensure clean rooms and energetic service to all of us who visit their splendid establishment. They make a great team!