Susan Kramer
Text and Artwork copyright © 1998-2011 Susan Kramer
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Published by Creations in Consciousness
susan@susankramer.com
Link to Spirituality in the Workplace Series
 

Preparation: Reading materials copied and handed out ahead of time; homework assignment in preparation for the discussion. Prepare a page of the day's schedule to hand out. If possible, have a copy of the lecture ready to hand out at the end of the day for the participants' review.

I. Opening prayers or inspirational reading.

II. Lecture on topic by retreat leader.

III. Discussion between participants and retreat leader, and responses of participants to each other's thoughts.

Break for Refreshment/Restroom

IV. Divide up into partners or larger groups and have each member play the part of employer and employee in turn with the goal being to collaborate over a workplace situation for a best outcome for all.

Break for Lunch

V. Opening prayers or inspirational reading.

VI. Walking meditation for a period of reflection on the topic of the retreat. Take a long silent walk single file outside in nature (or inside by walking around the border of room).

Perhaps this time of silent reflection on the lessons of the morning will help each participant set a new tone and tempo and personal goal in their job.

Break for Restroom

VII. Relaxed sharing time between participants talking about what they learned from the day and their goals for themselves in the workplace.

VIII.  Closing prayers or inspirational reading, silent reflection, joyful song to close retreat.

I feel the above outline for a 6 to 8 hour retreat day balances learning, practice in collaboration, reflection, and a time for sharing new insights.