14.+Thinking+interdependently

= = =**Thinking interdependently**=


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= = = = = = = = =**14. Thinking interdependently**= = Work together! = = Being able to work in and learn from others in reciprocal situations There is a lesson to be learnt from geese: = **Fact:** As each goose flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the birds that follow. Flying in a V-formation adds extra flying range to the pack. **Lesson:** People who share a sense of community can help each other get where they are going more easily because they are travelling on the trust of one another. **Fact:** When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It will quickly move back to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.
 * Lesson:** If we have as much sense as geese, we stay in formation with others headed in the direction we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and and offer our help in return.

**Fact:**  When the lead goose tires, it drops back within the formation and another takes the lead position.
 * Lesson:** It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should recognise, respect and protect each others unique arrangements of skills, capabilities, talents and resources.

**Fact:**  The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
 * Lesson:** We need to make sure our honking is supportive. In groups where there is encouragement, production is greatly increased. Individual empowerment results from quality honking.

**Fact:**  When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of the formation to help and protect the sick chick.
 * Lesson:** If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong. We are angels with one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another

Cooperation and accepting others loud thinking and opinions will allow heaps of space to work together successfully. = = = Ruhia, Leena, Tira, Harete – June 2009 =