To show up as our best selves, we all

need to feel valued. Thats not always

the case here.

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Validate each other.

In thought, word, and
action.

We all have value. As a teacher

we need to show our students
they are each valued. But I
think as adults we
need that too.
At times were given the
impression that what we do is
wrong. Its this absolute lack of
positive feedback for what we
believe is the core.

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A reec'on of the year's work:

What did we do?

Con%nue our discussion of the importance of

being valued and validated in the workplace
Plan the implementa%on of the following
tools:
LISTSERV
Survey
Comment Box

What did we learn?

The issue of being valued is

a sensi%ve one.
People want to be heard.
There are parameters that
need to be taken into
considera%on before
implemen%ng tools.
Process and sequencing is
essen%al.
Technology glitches can and
will occur.
Seeking knowledge and
asking ques%ons is okay.

Pa%ence is a virtue.
Deep listening is important.
Designing these tools was a
struggle, but experiencing
struggle is okay.
"Working in this cohort has
given me a beKer
perspec%ve of struggles in
other parts of the campus."
Arranging a mee%ng where
all members of our cohort
can aKend is dicult.

What do we hope
to accomplish in the future?

Crea%ng a means for music faculty to voice

their concerns in a construc%ve way.
Designing a clear plan for implementa%on of
all tools.
Moving forth with implementa%on of the
tools once all criteria are met.
Addressing the issue of follow-through. Who
will deal with issues raised via the tools?

Dra6 Survey Ques;ons

If you were unable to par%cipate in a cohort,
what was the greatest challenge to your
par%cipa%on?
How connected do you feel within the
Music@Punahou community?
Do you feel valued by your music colleagues
Non-music colleaguesSupervisors and
administrators at Punahou?
Is valida%on or acknowledgement by your music
colleaguesNon-music colleaguesSupervisors
and administrators at Punahou?

Dra6 Survey Ques;ons

con;nued
List ways in which you might gain a greater
sense of feeling valued.
Please share an example of valida%on in your
workplace.
Are there specic concerns you have in
regards to feeling valued?
Other thoughts or comments?

Thank you!