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I know I talked about this after the first weekend, but the importance of trust was brought up again today.  I think this is so important to me because I have seen and lived with the ramifications of when there is no trust between the parties.  It takes years to overcome, even when the players change.  So, I just think it is great for trust to be such a focus in the course.

The IBB presentation was very informative.  I think the process would work well in certain districts that have the trust built and good relationships built between management and union.  Our district utilized IBB five years ago.  Unfortunately, I don't think the relationships were built and in place for the process to be successful.  In fact, there were many hard feelings following the IBB and the district is still trying to overcome the distrust.  We will not be using IBB this time around.  

The Easter Island activity was interesting.  Frustrating, but interesting.  Although unrealistic, I do think the activity demonstrated well how the process would play out.