My children created a list of all the summer activities they want to complete during summer vacation. Their list is ambitious, creative, and humorous. As we accomplish different adventures they take turns taking the post-it notes off our ‘Summer Adventure’ poster board. It has been a rewarding experience to see them take ownership of what we do this summer. They have planned the events, prioritized, participated, and celebrated each event’s successful conclusion.

How does your organization create a culture where the board and staff have appropriate influence over the planning, execution, and celebration? What if you had post-its that you removed after the big milestones were passed? How do you create a shared experience?

Now how to get to Paris, France (as requested by my son)?