Reflection- Learning Launch

Challenge:

Upon several observation, I realised the participation of most choir members in the role they play  during church service is, that’s the Church of Pentecost, is very low. Activeness is limited to a few  choir members of which are mostly students thus in their absence, especially during school  reopening, church services are badly affected. The choir is made up of 30 members with 15 being  students and mostly during rehearsal, which is held every Saturday evening, we have an average of  13 members. We would like to find ways of improving our membership to involve members who are  mostly available(non-students) and also improve participation of members in church activities.

Selection:

We will be using the learning launch approach to resolve or gain more insight into this challenge. We  did not want to make vague assumptions or guesses as to what the cause of the issue is and what  will work for all. We wanted to solicit for different views as well as get each member involved in the  decision-making process. We were not only interested in solving a supposed problem but  importantly touching on the welfare of our choir members. Thus the reason behind choosing the  learning launch approach.

Application:

For our first meeting which was during one of our rehearsal sessions, we did an open forum so  members can voice out their problems regarding the choir and their role in the church. Almost all  the members admitted to the fact that there is an issue and dominant of this was the low  participation of members. On that common ground, we agreed on a second meeting which was held  a week after, to give time for thorough thinking on effective ways of improving this situation.

Surprisingly, on the second meeting, our number was higher than the number we usually have  during rehearsal sessions. Basically, because the members appreciated the fact that their views are  being sorted for and a major issue was on for discussion.

Our discussion included question about how we can improve participation, upgrade our skills in  singing, improve bond or interaction between members, increase membership of non-students and  extra activities to make the choir a vibrant and attractive group.

Insight:

After this process we were able to gain innovative ideas to make the choir better. Ultimately, the  fact that most members agreed to the use of duty roasters so that each member will have his or her  turn to lead the choir in one activity or another. An idea we may not have considered if we had used  guesses or assumptions. And also, the fact that we even held a meeting to seek their views helped to  some extent in interaction and participation because members felt respected.

Approach:

We look forward to implementing ideas generated during the meeting gradually so the choir  becomes better. We would also hold period meeting as such to assess growth and ways we can  improve even more. We may consider mind mapping in our subsequent meetings we ascertain  which style the members will be most comfortable with.


Reflection- Learning Launch Challenge : Upon several observation , I realised the participation of most choir members in the role they play during church service is , that ’s the Church of Pentecost , is very low . Activeness is limited to a few choir members of which are mostly students thus in their absence , especially during school reopening , church services are badly affected . The choir is made up of 30 members with 15 being students and mostly during rehearsal , which is held every Saturday evening , we have an average of 13 members . We would like to find ways of improving our membership to involve members who are mostly available(non - students ) and also improve participation of members in church activities . Selection : We will be using the learning launch approach to resolve or gain more insight into this challenge . We did not want to make vague assumptions or guesses as to what the cause of the issue is and what will work for all . We wanted to solicit for different views as well as get each member involved in the decision - making process . We were not only interested in solving a supposed problem but importantly touching on the welfare of our choir members . Thus the reason behind choosing the learning launch approach . Application : For our first meeting which was during one of our rehearsal sessions , we did an open forum so members can voice out their problems regarding the choir and their role in the church . Almost all the members admitted to the fact that there is an issue and dominant of this was the low participation of members . On that common ground , we agreed on a second meeting which was held a week after , to give time for thorough thinking on effective ways of improving this situation . Surprisingly , on the second meeting , our number was higher than the number we usually have during rehearsal sessions . Basically , because the members appreciated the fact that their views are being sorted for and a major issue was on for discussion . Our discussion included question about how we can improve participation , upgrade our skills in singing , improve bond or interaction between members , increase membership of non - students and extra activities to make the choir a vibrant and attractive group . Insight : After this process we were able to gain innovative ideas to make the choir better . Ultimately , the fact that most members agreed to the use of duty roasters so that each member will have his or her turn to lead the choir in one activity or another . An idea we may not have considered if we had used guesses or assumptions . And also , the fact that we even held a meeting to seek their views helped to some extent in interaction and participation because members felt respected . Approach : We look forward to implementing ideas generated during the meeting gradually so the choir becomes better . We would also hold period meeting as such to assess growth and ways we can improve even more . We may consider mind mapping in our subsequent meetings we ascertain which style the members will be most comfortable with .