Today we wrapped up a very long and successful project called HINT, focusing on sustainability, innovation and growth. It was during this project that the concept of Management By Chocolate was conceived. At the end of the closing ceremony, I held a speech directed to all the participants. I talked about each and everyone's qualities and invited them to continue the good work by contributing their experiences from applying the Management By Chocolate in new contexts.
As a symbol for each person's characteristics I gave him or her a chocolate bar. Anders received an Ecuale chocolate from Sackeus which is both Fairtrade and Krav, since he is so true to all sustainability aspects. Jenny got a Chili&Honey bar from Anthon Berg, since her sharp comments can sting sometimes although she is such a sweet person. Mats has a lot of energy and knows a lot about it too, why he was given a Green&Black Milk Chocolate with almonds (and not because he's nutty!). And so on.
I had much fun matching individuals and chocolates and it was also a great tool for reflection. Using chocolate as a symbol can be applied in many ways. Why not ask people in a group that meet regularly to bring a chocolate that matches their present mood, or that symbolise the state of the current project or... What do you suggest?
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