Challenge Day #21
Sherod Miller In the early 80s I was working as a regional facilitator for the Minnesota Educational Effectiveness Program. In this role I had multiple opportunities to learn from some of the leading figures in business, education, organizational development and the learning brain. One of the individuals I was privileged to meet and work with was Sherod Miller. Sherod and other researches from the University of Minnesota were known for extensive longitudinal research in interpersonal communications . At the time malpractice medical insurance was skyrocketing and the University was looking for answers on how to decrease malpractice claims. The study was conducted with engaged couples who were then followed long term to assess their ability to communicate effectively. I begged my supervisor to attend his multiday training in the Twin Cities. Actually the training wasn’t an open training it was being conducted for up and coming managers for...