F. After the group exercise, facilitator presents the lessons conveyed by the exercise. Input: Teamwork. Lessons from the “geese formation” a. As each goose flaps its wings, it creates a “lift” for the bird that is following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71percent more flying range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on trust. b. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds immediately in front. Lesson: If we have as much sense as a goose, we will join in formation with those who are headed where we want to go. c. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the point position. Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks, share leadership with people, and be interdependent. d. The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Lesson: We need to make sure our honking is encouraging and helpful, not demoralizing or aggressive. e. When the goose is sick, wounded or shot down, some of the geese drop out of formation and follow the sick one down to provide protection. They stay with this member of the flock until he or she is either able to fly again or eventually dies. Then they launch out on their own with another formation, or catch up with the rest of the flock. Lesson: If we have as much sense as the geese, we will stand by one another. G. Facilitator then talks about the major factors, besides teamwork, that contribute to the success of the association. Factors that contribute to the success of the association: • • • •
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Members who are enlightened, united, cooperative and supportive Officers who are capable, trustworthy, loyal and dedicated to service Policies that are effective and meet the needs of the members Adequate and serviceable water and sanitation facilities
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