Bringing a diverse group of creative volunteers together for a productive outcome can sometimes be a challenge. Just like the skills used in handling livestock with minimum stress the same process also works with people. Giving them the ability to see where they are supposed to go, giving encouragement through mild pressure and correcting their direction when they turn the wrong way. These 'handling' techniques give a sense of impowerment and keep the synergy of the herd going.
However, herd characteristics continue to draw parallel lines with volunteer groups. The 'lead cow' is critical to keeping the herd going in the right direction while not moving too fast ahead of the others. Rouge cattle sometimes take off in different directions and can often distract others. They have to immediately be brought into line before they cause the whole herd to stampede out of control.
With patience, skills and encouragement, wrangling volunteers can be very rewarding when you reach the intended destination.
Head em' up, Move em' Out
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