Understand what moves people to act
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A wish to include isolated newcomers could impel a student to organize a neighborhood choir even though arranging the first rehearsal would require considerable work. An energetic call from the conductor would incite a burst of cheering when the group completed its first piece together. Repeated chances to listen and respond could foster cooperation among singers who had arrived knowing none of the other participants. The organizer watched how the group developed, asking whether the arrangements supported participation instead of assuming that an enthusiastic opening would sustain the choir by itself.
The student's wish continued to impel her to contact newcomers and explain how they could join an ordinary rehearsal without preparing a solo. The conductor could incite another cheer, but chose a quieter exercise when the singers needed to hear one another's phrasing. To foster cooperation, the organizer also made time for pairs to practice short exchanges and agree on where to begin together. The choir's progress therefore involved both moments of strong response and repeated opportunities to develop a useful shared way of working.
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