Replying to LO25079 --
Dear Rita et al:
I respond from a place of having such an experience recently. For many
years I have studied, workshoped, dialogued and reflected on learning
communities. In addition, I engaged in intense research in the field in
which I worked. The gap between my space and that of the organization
members where I worked grew quite wide and increased in growth rate over
time. I finally determined that I needed to do something because for a
full year I felt closed in and out of alignment with my beliefs and values
where I was. I decided to move and hope the new situation in which I now
function can be a closer fit. For me, this was not an issue of making a
living, but going to the level of asking what I could contribute best and
where and how.
I have had this happen a number of times in my life, and have been quite
fortunate to have the opportunities that I have had. There are times, I
believe when one must consider bowing out graciously and moving on. Best
wishes, Conrad Braun.
> I would like to ask you for feedback to the following scenario and
> sequence of questions - basically a personal issue that I want to share
> with you:
>
> * What would you recommend when you experience that your personal growth
> rate exceeds that of the company employing you?
> * What to do if this is a pattern you experience regularly (every 2 - 3
> years after a job change)?
> * What to do if you have invested as much in the company as you could
> (strategically, as well as in terms of transfer of knowledge)?
> * Is changing jobs an option? If yes, where to? If not, what else?
> * Have other LO members made similar experiences?
--"conrad braun" <cbraun@powersurfr.com>
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