Bear, Eagle, Buffalo, Mouse: Living in a World of Difference

Course Number:  070-KM
Recommended Duration:  1/2 Day or 1 Day

Intended Audience:  All Employees

Course Overview
Mouse, Eagle, Bear, and Buffalo – each represents a “way of being” in the world, a style of operation and interaction. This course introduces a model for understanding people and the diversity of operational style that exists within all groups. Loosely based on an ancient Native American tradition, the Medicine Wheel model provides insight into self and others, exploring differences that exist between people. This important understanding helps us to maximize our strengths, manage our deficits, and interact with others in a more effective, complimentary way.

Objectives/Topics
As a result of taking this course, you will:

• Gain valuable insight into both yourself and your colleagues

• Learn tools for utilizing complimentary differences to maximize performance

• Identify ways to enhance communication and reduce conflict due to clashing styles

• Discover what motivates people of differing styles

Prerequisites:  None