Participants are asked to bring in and talk about an example of work that they consider excellent and to discuss the meaning of excellence in various fields.
In this game, participants fill a bowl with the names of exemplary individuals, and then take turns guessing the names of exemplary individuals from others’ descriptions; participants are then asked to discuss what makes these individuals exemplary.
Participants evaluate how values and beliefs can be used to navigate challenges in work. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “Valuable Investments: Ethical Values in Business.”
Participants are asked to stage a debate about how a school’s football program contributes (or doesn’t contribute) to the excellence of the school. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “In Pursuit of Excellence.”
Participants develop arguments for and against a lawyer taking on a case. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “Firm about ‘Flim Flam.’”
Participants write and present a variety of perspectives on whether a journalist should print a story. Note: This reflective activity is to be used with the narrative “To Print or Not to Print.”
