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WSD 016 Polarity Management
(Last Modified:07-Jul-2016)

Description

Polarity Management is a framework and set of principles that provide a practical set of resources for dealing with ongoing, chronic issues that are unavoidable and unsolvable. Polarities embody sets of opposites which cannot function well independently. Because the two sides of a polarity are interdependent, there is no way to choose one as a “solution” and neglect the other. The objective of polarity management is to get the best of both opposites, while avoiding the limits of each. By harnessing the power of Both/And thinking, polarities can be better managed for team and individual performance.

Objectives

1. Enhance team and individual ability to manage unsolvable problems

A. Provide an understanding of Polarity Management basics

A1. What polarities are/how they work

A2. Experience the 5-Step S.M.A.L.L. process

B. Practice polarity mapping using The Polarity Map

B1. Personal polarity

B2. Leadership polarity

B3. Organization polarity

Target Attendees

Defense acquisition, technology and logistics workforce organizations interested in improving their team and individuals’ performance.

Prerequisite(s)

None

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
None	None	None	None

Course Length

4 hours

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Workshop
Equivalent Courses	N/A
ACE Recommended Credits	0
PDS Code	N/A
DAU Public (material/prework)	N/A

Continuing Education Units	0
Continuous Learning Points	4
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

Fee-For-Service arrangements may be required.