The Magic of CollaborationThinking & Performing Like A Magician

June 21, 2010

Overview

• Work in teams

• Collaborate to learn magic tricks

• Perform a ‘magic show’

Learning Experience

The 3 C’s of team building• Commonality• Competencies• Commitment

Magician’s Mindset

4500 Years of Insights

4500 Years of Engaging

4500 Years of Connecting

The Magician’s Mindset

Results-Driven

• Objective

• Prepared

• Execute

• Monitor feedback

• Adjust if necessary

Stage Cue - What Do You See?

“We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.”

Anais Nin

Stage Cue $1,000,000 NASA Space Pen

Presentation Development

Trick is a metaphor/tool

• Tell your story

• Relevant & meaningful

• Link content to actions

Business Objectives

• Save money• Save time• Reduce costs• Increase sales/revenue• Increase operational efficiencies/productivity• Increase employee productivity• Better meet/anticipate customer needs• Exceed customer’s expectations

Stage Cue What Do You Expect To See?

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” John Lubbock

Performance Tips

“The problem with communication is the illusion that it has occurred.”

Mark Twain

Performer’s Challenge

Get Them On The Bus

• Attention

• Interest

• Involved

Must Connect To Communicate

Can Can’t

Attention Interest

Watch See

Listen Hear

A Powerful Connection

Likeability = Accepted

Credibility = Believed

Integrity = Trusted

Accepted, Believed & Trusted

Command Your Stage

• Confidence

• Belief

• Commitment

“It’s all about your audience but it’s all up to you to make ithappen.” Anthony Lindan

Magician’s Oath

To command the stage with passion and enthusiasm.

To strive to be genuine, engaging and entertaining.

To always treat my audience with dignity and respect.

Stage Cue – What Do You See?

Stage Cue – What Do You See?

You Are The Magic!

M – Message

A – Attitude

G – Goals

I – Integrity

C – Consistency

“We cannot hold a torch to light another’s

path without brightening our own.” Ben Sweetland

The Magic of Collaboration