eKourier Jan 2013

LSI Returns to KSS

and gained an understanding of how it is constructed, it’s everyone’s hope that their individual Circumplex will turn out BLUE to demonstrate how constructive we are but unfortunately that is rarely the case. The great value of the programme is that it enables us to discover what constructive behaviour looks and feels like. Recently we had fourteen Team Members participate in the programme which was held over two days in the beautiful Hunter Valley and facilitated by Tim Ferris (pictured below) from Living on Purpose. I spent some time with the group after they received their results and as you can imagine there was a lot of deep thinking and soul searching as the group tried to understand and make sense of the information they had just received. Once we got past the deep thinking it was down to explanations and questions. In true Tim style, he was able to unpack the informa- tion and provide clear understanding for all Team Members in a warm and engaging way. The group’s response to this feedback was fantastic with many willing to share personal insights into their results while the group listened and were extremely supportive with what was being shared. Witnessing the emotions and reactions by Team Members reinforces the value of a program such as this. It empowers individ- uals with knowledge and understanding

D ecember 2012 Kennards recommenced the Life Styles Inventory Programme (LSI). Formerly known as PEP UP back in 2008, the programme is available for KSS Team Members to partici- pate in and gain valuable insights about themselves through the twelve behavioural styles of the Circumplex. Most of you would be familiar with the Circumplex as the tool used to measure the culture of the company known as the ‘Organi- sational Cultural Inventory’ (OCI), conducted earlier this year. Introducing the LSI programme into our Learning and Development programme provides the opportunity for Team Members to obtain feedback about how their own thinking influences their behaviour. This information on how individuals think and act allows one to develop strategies that will help improve their effectiveness both personally and professionally. Our thoughts characterise who we are, how we live our lives, how we perceive the world, relate to others, solve problems and make decisions. LSI helps examine the underlying thoughts and feelings that drive those actions. Our level of success and personal satisfaction is closely aligned to how we perceive ourselves.

The LSI Circumplex delivers these results through twelve behavioural styles, which are grouped into three clusters that represent; - Constructive Behaviours indicated by BLUE - Passive Defensive Behaviours indicated by GREEN - Aggressive Defensive Behaviours indicated by RED The significance of each behavioural style on the Circumplex is shown by the extension in colour under the specific behavioural style. Once you have been through the programme

“Our thoughts characterise who we are, how we live our lives, how we perceive the world, relate to others, solve problems and make decisions.”

which can be extremely beneficial in a person’s life.

The LSI programme will continue into the future as we maintain our commitment to develop and grow our people and foster a culture that is constructive and engaging. The next LSI programme will run in March. Spots will be limited to keep the experience personal and intimate, so be sure to get in early to express your interest in attending the next programme. Darren Marshall General Manager

Kennards Kourier Jan 2013

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