Paper Scrapers
Scott Jones started the day with Module 3 – Building Employee Motivation. We covered primary motivators and motivational programs, active listening skills, coaching and how to make effective use of teams. The concept of coaching seemed to be a new one for most, if not all, of the participants.
We enjoyed wonderful conversations during lunch. Participants loosen up a little more each day and with every interaction. As they get comfortable with us, they begin to try out their English, which is a whole lot better than our Ukrainian.
After lunch we challenged them to work in teams to build a skyscraper out of materials more likely to be found at a craft store than a construction site. We asked them to consider functionality, structural integrity and aesthetics. We also introduced new regulations and requirements after they’d begun construction. The level of engagement from all 4 teams was impressive. 
When construction was complete, each team had an opportunity to pitch their paper scraper to the full group. That’s Volodymyr playing the paper bugle during his team’s marketing pitch. Well done!
The teams and instructors then ranked each project and the votes were tallied. Results were announced and each team received a prize and certificate.
We finished the class with a discussion of their experiences working with the team, what they did well and what they would do differently.
We toured one of the properties of the Lviv National Gallery later in the afternoon. It is in the heart of the city and was originally constructed as a governor’s palace that was completed in 1899.
The gallery had a giraffe piano that was popular in the early 19th century. The piano was built in London and the harp was crafted in Paris.
The gallery also had a painting called Katerina by the famous Ukrainian artist Taras Shevchenko.
Finally, the gallery holds the entire collection of 18th century sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel. The apostle John was on display at the palace.
We finished the day with a fabulous meal and entertainment from the brass band at Pravda. The name is a play on words for Ukrainians because it means “truth” but Pravda is also the name of a newspaper that has been affiliated with the communist party in Russia since its official founding in 1912. Enjoy the show!
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