Becoming Like Your Teacher, Second Edition

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6. The Reward : recognition and reward based on the faithful service and results attained

IV. The Problems of Apprenticeships: The Rough Edges of Apprenticeship

A. Movement creep : Unclear as to what the movement is, stands for, or seeks to do

B. Secret society : No discernible path to join or align with our movement

C. Unspoken pathways : Neglect of specific ways movement folk can engage and represent the movement, whatever the level

D. Phony channels of opportunity : tolerating unhealthy folk or promoting folk with unproven track records among us

E. No recognition or promotion : failing to reward loyalty and service

V. The Practice of Apprenticeships: Take-aways for a New Vision

A. Clarify your movement play-book: Who, what, why, how . . .

B. Make the invitation: boldly, clearly, and often.