Twice over the last week, clients have said “that felt like a living funeral”. The first example was Gary Connolly's comment as the team he leads invested time reflecting on achievements, challenges and learnings over the past few years. The second example was a session with another team, where Alitta Meijer commented on team members acknowledging each others strengths and contribution to the team.
The definition of a eulogy (according to the Oxford dictionary) is “a speech or piece of writing praising somebody/something very much, often as part of a funeral”. Appreciating achievement and acknowledging tough times should be a regular practice, for individuals and teams at work. Don’t wait for a funeral (or someone’s leaving function) to acknowledge them!
If you and your team would like to build regular eulogies into your work life, please get in touch.
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