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From Micro Moments to Organizational Habits: Making Connection Part of How We Work
Think about a time at work when someone made you feel genuinely valued. Maybe it was a colleague who noticed you were struggling and took a moment to check in. It may have seemed like a small gesture at the time, but its impact stayed with you for years.
At DFA, we call these micro moments of connection: brief interactions that can have a meaningful and lasting impact on how people experience their work and relationships. Micro refers to the amount of time an interaction takes, not the significance of its impact…
This month, we’re inviting you to turn reflection into action by making three micro commitments: one to yourself, one to others, and one to your organization.
Step 1: Remember a Moment That Made a Difference
Before deciding what you’ll do, think about what you’ve experienced.
Remember a time when someone said or did something that made you feel valued, supported, or connected at work.
- What happened?
- What made that interaction meaningful?
- How did it influence the way you felt about yourself, your work, or your relationship with that person?…
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