Lynn writes: “I was watching Russell Grant and Flavia on Strictly Come Dancing and then on It Takes Two.  Russell had much enthusiasm and passion for dancing – and compared to some of the other more novelty contestants – he also had some talent, natural rhythm, energy and a degree of accuracy in his steps.

It struck me that there is some learning for talent management in organisations in how Flavia has been working with him.  Enthusiasm that is unchannelled and doesn’t develop skills and talents can actually be quite irritating. Trying to teach Russell to become like Flavia would be pointless.  Instead Flavia has been a role model, demonstrating with clarity new steps and choreography.  She is embracing Russell’s need to make the dance his own and they then co-create the final performance.  She is responsive to his pace and flow when she has put in rest points and he fills them with more content.  What you end up seeing is a humorous, fun and mutually respectful relationship which is developing the enthusiasm into a greater talent.

Where’s the learning from this in your organisation? Think about it…”

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