Happy St Patricks Day to all my visitors from around the world.
Considered a day to celebrate your Irishness, the question is what can we learn from the Irish…if anything? Many countries are modelling off one of the most successful economies worldwide over the past decade; but what can we learn at a corporate level?
Community your cash cow! Ireland was very much a society based around the concept of meitheal (Irish word for community.) Research has clearly shown the massive benefits of building a community within the workplace.
Irish people are known worldwide for their sense of humour and fun. Would employees feel more motivated if they knew that fun was a vital ingredient of the working environment.
Storytelling and Irishness go hand in hand, or so they say. In the current attention deficit society, stories are a great way of ensuring that your message is remembered. People rarely remember facts – stories on the other hand tend to bypass a persons conscious filtering system. Think about the last seminar you attended? Write down what you remember from the learning experience. It is likely you will remember the interactive elements and the stories.
Rapport naturally! – Irish people are also known for their effortless ability to build rapport with anyone at anytime. As communication is the key skill in life, it may be useful to model off the Irish today!
Enjoy the day!
