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Once you have read the comments below, you can proceed to phase 2 and then onto the remaining 2 phases to complete the 1st group sense making process.
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Comments (from MYLO and those emailed to directly to me)
Neil - When I first saw this statement I FELT disappointed because I enrolled in a university course. I am a male and I don’t do feely, touchy things and wanted to do cerebral activities. Do I really have to go deep and reflect on my feelings? Will this mean I cannot succeed as I am not that sort of person? I also FELT indifferent to the assignment as it is a task that has to be done but not one that engages me with any passion and excitement. I FELT suspicious to a statement that looked like yet another gender based broad brush opinion trying to put people into a box. Overall I guess I FELT negativity towards this statement and the task. Upon further refection I am FEELING uncomfortable as it is looking at areas I am aware are not strengths. Therefore I am FEELING challenged to write feeling words and use a vocabulary that tends to be foreign to my writing. Due to an egalitarian view of society I am FEELING antagonistic towards the statement as a gender based way of judging people’s abilities. However, as an educator I also FEEL that it confirms what I see in the attitudes and values of the genders towards education and therefore the amount of engagement and effort they put in and the perceived capabilities of the sexes. I am still FEELING negative towards the statement but there is a begrudging FEELING to a sense of its accuracy and a sense of dissonance within me.
Helen - I FELT annoyed, relieved, hopeful. I FEEL nervous, inactive, challenged.
Tasha - Statement 1 made me first FEEL excited when talking about another kind of leader; the creative leader. I then FELT a little sad and disappointed that the majority of people don't value character in a leader so much. However, at the end I FELT hopeful that leaders will be able to have different roles and be more creative in the near future.
Laura - When I read the statement I FELT both settled and excited that I can pop back into (or maybe out of) my ideal world where leadership is based on character, equality and collaboration. I FEEL inspired when leaders create a platform for group members to be given space and time to be heard and contribute. I also FEEL reassured when leaders are allowed to be ‘human’ and are not afraid to show their imperfections as they may not always get it right. Yet I admire their perseverance and trying (again) in the face of adversary.
Tess - When I read Statement 1 I FELT a mixture of emotions in response to the content. The idea that leaders are under increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure and expectation to perform makes me FEEL scared to take on the role. The idea that society elects risk averse leaders, obsessed with details, makes me FEEL depressed and sad about the lost opportunities. I FEEL excited and enthused about the idea of increased opportunities for young people and women to take on leadership roles. I FEEL comfortable and secure when I know there is a basic structure in place to deal with challenges that may arise, when roles are clearly defined and there are people around with experience who understand the details. I FEEL doubtful that one person can fulfill all the leadership criteria in the statement. I FEEL inspired by the idea of facilitative leadership that can harness group wisdom,energy and passion to come up with ideas and achieve goals in a supportive environment that takes into account the fact that we’re all human and things don’t always go to plan.
Tanya - When I read the statement I FELT validated as my own existing confusion regarding leadership was confirmed as I consider myself to be a a leader trapped in the challenge of balancing details verses creativity. I FEEL exhilarated by the possibilities of redefining leadership in our society.
Myles - When I read the Statement, at first, I FELT overwhelmed by it. I also FELT somewhat confused trying to grasp the meaning of some sentences. I FELT nervous, whilst trying to understand some sentences that I would fail to understand. I FEEL inadequate if, what is stated, is all for me to achieve. I FEEL frightened and uncertain about my own capabilities. I FEEL vaguely hopeful too, that I may succeed in becoming a good leader. I FEEL skeptical that the need for all these attributes will be relevant/applicable to everyone. Some of the "requirements" and statements FELT foreign to my intuitive self. I FELT a little angry that the statement wasn't as simple as the example statement. I FEEL calmer after writing this response.
Joanna - When I read the statement I FELT excited to read thoughts and beliefs about leadership that resonated with my own musings. I FEEL inspired by the possibilities of leadership as creative AND managerial, of the contest of ideas and of young people who are usually lead, leading in other ways. I also FEEL we should challenge the idea of the charismatic leader, flawed but able to inspire by passion and energy. I FEEL the concept is both enticing but comes attached with questions of the morality - how do we reconcile the charismatic leadership of a Hitler with the charismatic leadership of a Barack Obama?
Charlotte - Situation Statement One initially made me FEEL irritated as it generalised, presuming all leaders worked under pressure. I FEEL that some leaders thrive on taking it all in their stride, so I FELT a rueful pang that perhaps there are less of them now. Then at the mention of "regulatory pressures" I FELT very sympathetic, tinged with a poignant yearning for the times when more leaders were allowed freedom. I FELT hope at the idea of charismatic leaders being appreciated, then FELT hopelessness at the negatively phrased "Is it too optimistic". I FELT cheered to read the challenges described and then FELT excited and optimistic at the concept of youth engaging in parallel. I FELT heartened that maybe trainers will believe in and enable leaders to be both creative and responsible.
Fiona - Upon reading the situation statement I FELT inspired and optimistic. I often FEEL as young person that my ideas and contributions are not valued. I FEEL inspired by the prospect of 'flatter' organisations in which all members contribute their ideas and I FEEL excited by the notion of a charismatic leader who values diversity and creativity whilst also managing the detail of 'what already exists'. I FEEL that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and as a women, I FEEL this needs to change. I FEEL that we need to break down gender and age stereotypes related to leaders. I FEEL in agreement with the majority of the situation statement, but I FEEL conflicted as to whether we should de-value the leader who is risk adverse, as in the current economic climate I can empathise with the leader who avoids taking risks to keep things ‘above water’. However, I FEEL confident that change can happen.
Melissa - When I read the statement, I FELT satisfied with the general philosophy and point of view that was portrayed. It was very similar to my own feelings on leadership and didn't challenge my current opinions on the topic. I FELT optimistic that another person also shares this opinion and has similar aspirations that there can be creative and charismatic leadership that is also detail specific. I FELT encouraged that such a future could be possible when the evidence surrounding me does not reflect this. Finally, I FELT frustration that the statement, which was inspirational to begin, ended with some disappointing motherhood statements as the solution to the conundrum.
Heidi - When I read the statement I FELT, "Phew, this person is on my wavelength, this is not some conservative approach to management and leadership". I FEEL happy and excited about the course. I felt like my views were validated although I had not articulated them really before in such detail, but that the statement was very sensible and promoted values I adhere to: accepting diversity, giving way to organisational hierarchies for the sake of ideas, gender equity etc. I felt like something I have felt (that I'm not great with detail, but big on creativity, passion and energy) was validated in that, wow, someone is thinking about this!!
Xavier - When I read the Statement I FELT ACKNOWLEDGED. I FEEL similar feelings...I FEEL that Leaders of the type yearned for DO EXIST and should be more widely known. I FEEL that they are people who do not generally become known, for they do not fit the mould of what is an effective type of leader, pass under the radar, yet quietly achieve great amounts of Good.
Brian - The FEEL about the charismatic leader is great. The soma much stuff about the creative and managing both together is also great. I believe we should think about BC or even the 1800. If we were in London and had to sail to Sydney when we get there how do we make a decision … Try it and it doesn't work try something else. So in the statement I completely FEEL that we have two doing both the creative and the management. “From my own perspective, I’d love to see an increasing reliance upon the charismatic leader, the less than flawless person who makes mistakes but carries the day with energy and passion. “ I love this quote, go for it fall down and get up again but I'll have a lot of passion and energy.
Ann - My initial feeling was one of cynicism when I read about the desire to see more charismatic leaders take the stage. Anthony Robbins comes to mind and I personally feel very uncomfortable when I read statements that he has made such as 'then you can make them believe anything'. A leader needs more than charisma. There needs to be a strong ethical underpinning a desire to lead for the greater good. I feel confused about the final paragraph in which young participants will lead in parallel ways as I do not understand how that could work but having said that I feel hopeful that young people's ideas are sought-after, considered and respected as they are the future leaders.
Linda - I FEEL that I agree with the writer about wanting to see more charismatic leaders and I FEEL that increasing regulation has led to a lot of conservatism in many industries that should be more dynamic. I also FEEL that leaders who are not scared of small failures are few and far between but they often need to answer to conservative Boards, so it’s not surprising. I FEEL strongly about leaders needing to manage what has already been created as well as create things that do not exist. While I have FELT that ‘ideas people’ can be too eager to move on to the next new idea before they have had the chance to review and consolidate existing ideas, I FEEL that it’s important for business to keep forging ahead in this rapidly changing world. I FELT conflicted emotions when I read the statement about giving way to younger people. I FEEL that younger people have an incredible amount to offer however can sometimes lack experience and understanding in some situations. On the other hand I FEEL that they should be given an opportunity to contribute to help them be part of a process that encourages them to learn and grow.
Robyn - When I read the statement I FELT reassured. Reassured and also excited that others saw great leadership in the same way that I did. The possibly of leaders knowing the risk yet moving forward in any case holds great appeal for me. I FEEL excited at the possibility of youth and experience working side by side to explore all aspects of a project ensuring all possibilities are explored.
Daniel - I agree wholeheartedly that being a leader in today's world is difficult. I FEEL that, like beauty, a good leader is in the eye of the beholder. Everybody's view will be slightly different due to upbringing and past experiences. Of the ten style's of leadership I FEEL I could best be classed as a charismatic leader. I believe that, the author is too optimistic. I do not know anybody who is both left and right brain orientated, who can both be analytical and creative simultaneously. Even though this may be a worth while challenge for a leader, I do not know how realistic this would be for a single person. I believe that a good leader would know their strengths and weaknesses and employ some one to fill their weaknesses to form a balanced capable team of leadership. I agree with the author when they speak about that leadership should be based on merit and not on gender, age or a business hierarchy. I FEEL that leadership should be a mentored skill, so the young, can gain the confidence to step out and voice their opinions without fear that they will be looked harshly upon. At present I do not think Creativity is a highly prized/ or sort after characteristic of leaders.
Sarah - Reading the first paragraph I FELT bland – so what? Like, there was nothing of substance to react to or FEEL one way or another about. When I reached the part about ‘charismatic leader’ I FELT wary, then as I thought about some of history’s ‘charismatic’ leaders – Hitler for example, I FELT a little scared/confronted and apprehensive. Then I FELT a bit stupid for jumping to conclusions that I don’t think were intended. As I read on I FELT increasingly happy that actually I was in agreeance with what was being said. And FELT optimistic about this course (although I suspect that idea was planted in my head by reading the word ‘optimistic’ in the text. Twice.). I FELT somewhat conflicted as on one hand I think leadership does have a lot to do with personality, but on the other hand I’ve seen leaders get away with questionable activity because of a persuasive, charismatic personality. At the end I FELT mildly annoyed by a typo (base instead of based), along with slight embarrassment about getting distracted by such a detail. Overall these were very weak FEELINGS that I probably wouldn’t have registered unless I was scrutinising my every little emotion as I read because it was an assigned task. Overall I probably FEEL rather ambivalent, even apathetic about the reading as a whole.
Ngaire - As I began reading I FELT a sense of releif that excuses were being made about the difficulties in being a leader, especially with the opening statement of "being a leader is never easy". I continue to FEEL relieved as the 1st paragraph continues to outline challenges and requriments needed to be effective. I FEEL conflicted when reading about the charasmatic leaders as I FEEL the statement made is correct but acknowledge that I am not a charismatic person therefor I cant be a good leader according to my own beleifs. I continue to read and start to FEEL concerned as I find myself agreeing with the concerns of the author and FEEL myself being swept up in the depressing nature of the writing. Again my FEELings change as the author ends on a positive and optimistic notion.
Allison - When I read the statement I FELT a sense of acceptance, leadership dynamics is complex. I FELT I can relate to this situation, this FEELS like an honest portrayal of leadership in society. Throughtout this statement I FELT optimistic yet also anxious. I FEEL that some leaders could achieve this balanced sense of leadership, yet people always have strengths which can be balanced within a team.
Julie - I FELT frustrated by the opening statement on leadership because it was focussing on the roadblocks surroundings leadership. I FELT relieved to see reference to the perceptions of leaders differing across different contexts. I FELT uplifted to read about the qualities of energy and passion and the optimistic questioning presented around the issue of leadership. Ultimately, I FELT hopeful to read about leadership in relation to a contest of ideas and contribution from youth equal input from both genders.
Neil - When I first saw this statement I FELT disappointed because I enrolled in a university course. I am a male and I don’t do feely, touchy things and wanted to do cerebral activities. Do I really have to go deep and reflect on my feelings? Will this mean I cannot succeed as I am not that sort of person? I also FELT indifferent to the assignment as it is a task that has to be done but not one that engages me with any passion and excitement. I FELT suspicious to a statement that looked like yet another gender based broad brush opinion trying to put people into a box. Overall I guess I FELT negativity towards this statement and the task. Upon further refection I am FEELING uncomfortable as it is looking at areas I am aware are not strengths. Therefore I am FEELING challenged to write feeling words and use a vocabulary that tends to be foreign to my writing. Due to an egalitarian view of society I am FEELING antagonistic towards the statement as a gender based way of judging people’s abilities. However, as an educator I also FEEL that it confirms what I see in the attitudes and values of the genders towards education and therefore the amount of engagement and effort they put in and the perceived capabilities of the sexes. I am still FEELING negative towards the statement but there is a begrudging FEELING to a sense of its accuracy and a sense of dissonance within me.
Helen - I FELT annoyed, relieved, hopeful. I FEEL nervous, inactive, challenged.
Tasha - Statement 1 made me first FEEL excited when talking about another kind of leader; the creative leader. I then FELT a little sad and disappointed that the majority of people don't value character in a leader so much. However, at the end I FELT hopeful that leaders will be able to have different roles and be more creative in the near future.
Laura - When I read the statement I FELT both settled and excited that I can pop back into (or maybe out of) my ideal world where leadership is based on character, equality and collaboration. I FEEL inspired when leaders create a platform for group members to be given space and time to be heard and contribute. I also FEEL reassured when leaders are allowed to be ‘human’ and are not afraid to show their imperfections as they may not always get it right. Yet I admire their perseverance and trying (again) in the face of adversary.
Tess - When I read Statement 1 I FELT a mixture of emotions in response to the content. The idea that leaders are under increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure and expectation to perform makes me FEEL scared to take on the role. The idea that society elects risk averse leaders, obsessed with details, makes me FEEL depressed and sad about the lost opportunities. I FEEL excited and enthused about the idea of increased opportunities for young people and women to take on leadership roles. I FEEL comfortable and secure when I know there is a basic structure in place to deal with challenges that may arise, when roles are clearly defined and there are people around with experience who understand the details. I FEEL doubtful that one person can fulfill all the leadership criteria in the statement. I FEEL inspired by the idea of facilitative leadership that can harness group wisdom,energy and passion to come up with ideas and achieve goals in a supportive environment that takes into account the fact that we’re all human and things don’t always go to plan.
Tanya - When I read the statement I FELT validated as my own existing confusion regarding leadership was confirmed as I consider myself to be a a leader trapped in the challenge of balancing details verses creativity. I FEEL exhilarated by the possibilities of redefining leadership in our society.
Myles - When I read the Statement, at first, I FELT overwhelmed by it. I also FELT somewhat confused trying to grasp the meaning of some sentences. I FELT nervous, whilst trying to understand some sentences that I would fail to understand. I FEEL inadequate if, what is stated, is all for me to achieve. I FEEL frightened and uncertain about my own capabilities. I FEEL vaguely hopeful too, that I may succeed in becoming a good leader. I FEEL skeptical that the need for all these attributes will be relevant/applicable to everyone. Some of the "requirements" and statements FELT foreign to my intuitive self. I FELT a little angry that the statement wasn't as simple as the example statement. I FEEL calmer after writing this response.
Joanna - When I read the statement I FELT excited to read thoughts and beliefs about leadership that resonated with my own musings. I FEEL inspired by the possibilities of leadership as creative AND managerial, of the contest of ideas and of young people who are usually lead, leading in other ways. I also FEEL we should challenge the idea of the charismatic leader, flawed but able to inspire by passion and energy. I FEEL the concept is both enticing but comes attached with questions of the morality - how do we reconcile the charismatic leadership of a Hitler with the charismatic leadership of a Barack Obama?
Charlotte - Situation Statement One initially made me FEEL irritated as it generalised, presuming all leaders worked under pressure. I FEEL that some leaders thrive on taking it all in their stride, so I FELT a rueful pang that perhaps there are less of them now. Then at the mention of "regulatory pressures" I FELT very sympathetic, tinged with a poignant yearning for the times when more leaders were allowed freedom. I FELT hope at the idea of charismatic leaders being appreciated, then FELT hopelessness at the negatively phrased "Is it too optimistic". I FELT cheered to read the challenges described and then FELT excited and optimistic at the concept of youth engaging in parallel. I FELT heartened that maybe trainers will believe in and enable leaders to be both creative and responsible.
Fiona - Upon reading the situation statement I FELT inspired and optimistic. I often FEEL as young person that my ideas and contributions are not valued. I FEEL inspired by the prospect of 'flatter' organisations in which all members contribute their ideas and I FEEL excited by the notion of a charismatic leader who values diversity and creativity whilst also managing the detail of 'what already exists'. I FEEL that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and as a women, I FEEL this needs to change. I FEEL that we need to break down gender and age stereotypes related to leaders. I FEEL in agreement with the majority of the situation statement, but I FEEL conflicted as to whether we should de-value the leader who is risk adverse, as in the current economic climate I can empathise with the leader who avoids taking risks to keep things ‘above water’. However, I FEEL confident that change can happen.
Melissa - When I read the statement, I FELT satisfied with the general philosophy and point of view that was portrayed. It was very similar to my own feelings on leadership and didn't challenge my current opinions on the topic. I FELT optimistic that another person also shares this opinion and has similar aspirations that there can be creative and charismatic leadership that is also detail specific. I FELT encouraged that such a future could be possible when the evidence surrounding me does not reflect this. Finally, I FELT frustration that the statement, which was inspirational to begin, ended with some disappointing motherhood statements as the solution to the conundrum.
Heidi - When I read the statement I FELT, "Phew, this person is on my wavelength, this is not some conservative approach to management and leadership". I FEEL happy and excited about the course. I felt like my views were validated although I had not articulated them really before in such detail, but that the statement was very sensible and promoted values I adhere to: accepting diversity, giving way to organisational hierarchies for the sake of ideas, gender equity etc. I felt like something I have felt (that I'm not great with detail, but big on creativity, passion and energy) was validated in that, wow, someone is thinking about this!!
Xavier - When I read the Statement I FELT ACKNOWLEDGED. I FEEL similar feelings...I FEEL that Leaders of the type yearned for DO EXIST and should be more widely known. I FEEL that they are people who do not generally become known, for they do not fit the mould of what is an effective type of leader, pass under the radar, yet quietly achieve great amounts of Good.
Brian - The FEEL about the charismatic leader is great. The soma much stuff about the creative and managing both together is also great. I believe we should think about BC or even the 1800. If we were in London and had to sail to Sydney when we get there how do we make a decision … Try it and it doesn't work try something else. So in the statement I completely FEEL that we have two doing both the creative and the management. “From my own perspective, I’d love to see an increasing reliance upon the charismatic leader, the less than flawless person who makes mistakes but carries the day with energy and passion. “ I love this quote, go for it fall down and get up again but I'll have a lot of passion and energy.
Ann - My initial feeling was one of cynicism when I read about the desire to see more charismatic leaders take the stage. Anthony Robbins comes to mind and I personally feel very uncomfortable when I read statements that he has made such as 'then you can make them believe anything'. A leader needs more than charisma. There needs to be a strong ethical underpinning a desire to lead for the greater good. I feel confused about the final paragraph in which young participants will lead in parallel ways as I do not understand how that could work but having said that I feel hopeful that young people's ideas are sought-after, considered and respected as they are the future leaders.
Linda - I FEEL that I agree with the writer about wanting to see more charismatic leaders and I FEEL that increasing regulation has led to a lot of conservatism in many industries that should be more dynamic. I also FEEL that leaders who are not scared of small failures are few and far between but they often need to answer to conservative Boards, so it’s not surprising. I FEEL strongly about leaders needing to manage what has already been created as well as create things that do not exist. While I have FELT that ‘ideas people’ can be too eager to move on to the next new idea before they have had the chance to review and consolidate existing ideas, I FEEL that it’s important for business to keep forging ahead in this rapidly changing world. I FELT conflicted emotions when I read the statement about giving way to younger people. I FEEL that younger people have an incredible amount to offer however can sometimes lack experience and understanding in some situations. On the other hand I FEEL that they should be given an opportunity to contribute to help them be part of a process that encourages them to learn and grow.
Robyn - When I read the statement I FELT reassured. Reassured and also excited that others saw great leadership in the same way that I did. The possibly of leaders knowing the risk yet moving forward in any case holds great appeal for me. I FEEL excited at the possibility of youth and experience working side by side to explore all aspects of a project ensuring all possibilities are explored.
Daniel - I agree wholeheartedly that being a leader in today's world is difficult. I FEEL that, like beauty, a good leader is in the eye of the beholder. Everybody's view will be slightly different due to upbringing and past experiences. Of the ten style's of leadership I FEEL I could best be classed as a charismatic leader. I believe that, the author is too optimistic. I do not know anybody who is both left and right brain orientated, who can both be analytical and creative simultaneously. Even though this may be a worth while challenge for a leader, I do not know how realistic this would be for a single person. I believe that a good leader would know their strengths and weaknesses and employ some one to fill their weaknesses to form a balanced capable team of leadership. I agree with the author when they speak about that leadership should be based on merit and not on gender, age or a business hierarchy. I FEEL that leadership should be a mentored skill, so the young, can gain the confidence to step out and voice their opinions without fear that they will be looked harshly upon. At present I do not think Creativity is a highly prized/ or sort after characteristic of leaders.
Sarah - Reading the first paragraph I FELT bland – so what? Like, there was nothing of substance to react to or FEEL one way or another about. When I reached the part about ‘charismatic leader’ I FELT wary, then as I thought about some of history’s ‘charismatic’ leaders – Hitler for example, I FELT a little scared/confronted and apprehensive. Then I FELT a bit stupid for jumping to conclusions that I don’t think were intended. As I read on I FELT increasingly happy that actually I was in agreeance with what was being said. And FELT optimistic about this course (although I suspect that idea was planted in my head by reading the word ‘optimistic’ in the text. Twice.). I FELT somewhat conflicted as on one hand I think leadership does have a lot to do with personality, but on the other hand I’ve seen leaders get away with questionable activity because of a persuasive, charismatic personality. At the end I FELT mildly annoyed by a typo (base instead of based), along with slight embarrassment about getting distracted by such a detail. Overall these were very weak FEELINGS that I probably wouldn’t have registered unless I was scrutinising my every little emotion as I read because it was an assigned task. Overall I probably FEEL rather ambivalent, even apathetic about the reading as a whole.
Ngaire - As I began reading I FELT a sense of releif that excuses were being made about the difficulties in being a leader, especially with the opening statement of "being a leader is never easy". I continue to FEEL relieved as the 1st paragraph continues to outline challenges and requriments needed to be effective. I FEEL conflicted when reading about the charasmatic leaders as I FEEL the statement made is correct but acknowledge that I am not a charismatic person therefor I cant be a good leader according to my own beleifs. I continue to read and start to FEEL concerned as I find myself agreeing with the concerns of the author and FEEL myself being swept up in the depressing nature of the writing. Again my FEELings change as the author ends on a positive and optimistic notion.
Allison - When I read the statement I FELT a sense of acceptance, leadership dynamics is complex. I FELT I can relate to this situation, this FEELS like an honest portrayal of leadership in society. Throughtout this statement I FELT optimistic yet also anxious. I FEEL that some leaders could achieve this balanced sense of leadership, yet people always have strengths which can be balanced within a team.
Julie - I FELT frustrated by the opening statement on leadership because it was focussing on the roadblocks surroundings leadership. I FELT relieved to see reference to the perceptions of leaders differing across different contexts. I FELT uplifted to read about the qualities of energy and passion and the optimistic questioning presented around the issue of leadership. Ultimately, I FELT hopeful to read about leadership in relation to a contest of ideas and contribution from youth equal input from both genders.
Remember, I am only assessing the process (as explained HERE).
Phase 1: communite your FEELINGS to the situation statement (see here)
Phase 2: compare and contrast your feelings with the other comments above, then, tell WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS
Phase 3: show the situation statement to someone not in the class and ask them what they think it means, then comment on the extent to which their opinion VALIDATES your own.
Phase 4: complete the process commenting on any CHANGE you notice in your attitudes, values, general awareness etc. throughout the process.
Phase 1: communite your FEELINGS to the situation statement (see here)
Phase 2: compare and contrast your feelings with the other comments above, then, tell WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS
Phase 3: show the situation statement to someone not in the class and ask them what they think it means, then comment on the extent to which their opinion VALIDATES your own.
Phase 4: complete the process commenting on any CHANGE you notice in your attitudes, values, general awareness etc. throughout the process.